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Hi sorry but another post , recap I have a stomach cancer and peretonial secondaries and also a duodenal stent.I have been prescribed paracetamol which I take during the day and 5ml oramorph which I take before bed although i could take it when required...
Just had a massive u-turn with my diagnosis. All my scans came back clear that it hadn’t spread apart from some lymph nodes, CT & PET scan. I had a laparoscopic procedure a week after PET scan and it’s now showing that it’s spread to my Peritineum so...
Hi since my first post several people have asked my to keep them informed on my progress so here goes ...I have just spent a week in the hospital to have a duodenal stent fitted to keep my pyloric open as my tumour was causing a obstruction preventing...
Been to see the oncologist today to discuss treatments I am going to be on chemo and immunotherapy 4 x 3 week courses IV and tablets anti sickness , steriods and some other stuff, I have been warned of all the side effects ect and making preperations...
Hi all this is my first post i am Steve 68yo male , but to be brief i have just been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in my stomach which has also spread to my peritoneum .its now 2 months since i presented symptoms to my doctor who started the ball rolling...
Hi this is my first post on here as I have just been given the news that I have Adenocarcinoma in my stomach which has spread to my peretoneum , has any experienced this and can give me an idea on what to expect ...many thanks ....ps 68 YO Male
I was given a diagnosis of diffuse gastric cancer and I had surgery about a month ago whereby I had my whole stomach removed. I spent about 10 days in the hospital and I am now recovering from home. It was quite a shock to be diagnosed at age 32 but I...
I have a very understanding job, but obviously not an unlimited goodwill there. From your post-op experience, does it make sense to take the week off for when my husband is in the hospital? Or is the first (and the second) weeks home are more important...
I am about to have my 4th FLOT chemo ( its been difficult and this last one has been delayed by a week due to my body reaction to side effects). The plan is then for total stomach removal. A CT scan with contrast is booked but this is only for the abdomen...
Hi all, My mum had her surgery in July 2023, and recently (past 1-2 months) she has had this issue where after she eats she will have some problems swallowing and she will spit out a lot of some strange secretions and her nose will start running. She...
