I began writing this, 2 days ago, just before then during my second round of FLOT chemotherapy for distal gastric adenocarcinoma. I am 57 years old I was originally diagnosed a distal gastric ulcer following CT scans and two endoscopies. On the third...
Hi everyone. I am 64 and was diagnosed with GIST cancer in 2022. I have a large inoperable tumour which is growing around my stomach and two lesions on my peritoneum which is metastasis from the primary tumour. I took Imatinib for about two years with...
Hello all I am new here! My name is Anna and am 32 years old. I joined as I keep worrying about my digestive issues. Bit of background on my health, about 8 years ago I had been diagnosed with Gastrisis ( Had sharp and dull like pains...
Hi, Hope everyone is doing well. I wondered if people wouldn't mind sharing their symptoms/stories? I'm a bit worried about my partner who's 36. He went to the doctor a few times last October/November because he was complaining of abdominal discomfort...
Hi, new to the group. I was diagnosed with a GIST less than 2 weeks ago. Due to my tumour bleeding it has been decided to remove my stomach on Tuesday next week. It has been difficult to get my head around everything that is happening in such a short...
Hello im struggling with things at the moment as my husband has been in hospital for 9 weeks, after being admitted through A&E. He has been told it’s stage 4 stomach cancer with complete obstruction, so has really been through it. Any advice would really...
HI, I was wondering if there is anyone on here with signet ring cell carcinoma of gastric origin stage 4. I have been told no surgery on palliative chemo for 6 months max
Hello everyone, We have just found out our dad has stomach cancer, thankfully we are optimistic that it has been found early but we are at the beginning of our journey. I wondered if anyone had any tips or advice of what we may be able to put together...
Hello, just looking for a bit of encouragement and information here. My husband 46 had a subtotal gastrectomy a couple of days ago and he's doing very well although he's in a lot of pain and even the strong painkillers are not doing much for him. He...
Hello everyone. I’m new but wasn’t sure if I was going to post anything. I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer metastasis in Omentum. I’ve being offered palliative chemo only. Still waiting to see the oncologists. I had lost hope but have seen so many of...
