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After spending the last 6 days with more pain i have had to have another CT scan which has unfortunately shown the cancer and lymph nodes are no longer responding and have unfortunately increased.,however they have not spread to any other sites and still...
So after our appointment with the oncologist today for scan results,the cancer is still stable,also no nodules on the peritoneum or elsewhere,there is still a slight swelling on the stomach wall but she isn’t too worried about that as there is no change...
I had a gastric bypass 22 years ago and the cancer is in my pouch. That really complicates surgery because they have to do a complete revision then do a total removal of stomach. The time under anastesia is extended past the 5 hrs that is normal. So i...
Good evening all Not been on for a long time now so I am going to give you all a quick update on things . My Stomach removed in August 23 at the same time during the operation they twisted my lower bowl Once that had been sorted had many months...
I have recently been diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. Following an MDT meeting I am awaiting chemotherapy. In the meantime I have great problems eating and drinking. I suffer extreme nausea at the very thought of food. I sm regularly retching and...
My treatment plan of 7 months ( 4 FLOT chemo cycles, total gastrectomy, and 4 more chemo cycles) has taken 9 months due to a couple of complications and recent staffing shortages in the chemo unit. My last chemo started on 27th Dec. The side effects have...
I finished my treatment in July this year, o had the standard, 4 FLOT, total gastrectomy, 4 FLOT. Now I see my surgical team every 3 months, but all they do is blood tests for tumor markers, CEA and CA199. As these were low when I was first diagnosed...
Hi looks like I’m going to be having radiotherapy treatments next week but anxious about this anyone else here had this experience of this treatment does this actually do any good
I hope you all have had as good as Xmas as possible . I managed to get through the holidays with no sickness and eating pretty much normally , not much to drink though lol... However whilst I have no real pain I am now getting a profound feeling of...
I just wanted to take the time to say thank you to everyone who gave their support during my treatment this year and to send my best wishes for those facing a difficult time, best of luck to everyone x
