Hi All,
My mum received a diagnosis of stomach cancer yesterday, this is being discussed with specialists today and she will get a call tomorrow to discuss the diagnosis in more detail, which I'm guessing will cover the "staging" of the cancer and what "type" it is?
The diagnosis comes following a gastroscopy and CT scan with contrast after having various gastro issues since January this year, a biopsy was taken during the gastroscopy.
The CT scan was done from neck to pelvis, so I have already asked her to make sure she asks if there are any other areas of concern from that initial imaging.
Mum has just turned 65, and has a list of pre-existing conditions as long as my arm...type 1 diabetic for 55 years, recent (within last 12 months) blood clot due to immobility following broken arms, a minor (no lasting effects) stroke in October are just a few.
My worry is that they will deem her not strong enough for surgery, which was not even mentioned in her initial diagnosis yesterday, only chemo via tablet and IV.
The cancer appears to be in the upper part of the stomach from what information her and my dad could recall, which after spending all night in a stomach cancer google hole, I believe means full removal of the stomach if surgery is to take place.
We're all reeling from the diagnosis, but I wanted to reach out to this community from the outset to get as much support for her (and us) as soon as possible.
Forgive me if I ask stupid questions over the next few weeks/months/years.
Many Thanks
Anna
