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Going to hear what the post-chemo PET scan shows, and hopefully the date of the operation. The other alternative doesn’t bear thinking about. I’m so nervous. Made a list of questions. Any questions you asked/wish you had asked?
Hi all, New member to the group. I've been lurking (not sure if that's the correct word!) about the forum for a little while now and from what I've read I think everyone going through this is an inspiration. A couple of weeks ago my mum was diagnosed...
Hello! I have been recently diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer. They fully removed my entire stomach 1 month ago. I had a 3.4mm tumor on the bottom of my stomach and the lymph nodes on the top of my stomach were also positive for cancer, hence why they ended...
My dad was told last week he had stomach cancer, he will receive palliative care. We were told in a few weeks, they will admit him for a few days, to put a tube in his nose to empty his stomach. They will then laser the tumour an fit a stent to help with...
Good morning, my husband has very recently been diagnosed with stomach cancer and while I'm supporting him I'm struggling with it all.
Mum was diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer in October and recently has had severe throat pain, she’s struggling to eat , brush her teeth , moving her tongue even hurts it’s just got worse and worse . Went to doctors today she’s certain the cancer has...
Wel my chemo start tomorrow, it’s been a challenging time these last couple of months, although they can’t cure my cancer I’m hoping the can contain it, does anyone have any help with possibly side effects
Now it’s a week into 3rd cycle and it’s not looking good for my husband, still can’t go for a walk. Just sitting quietly his heart rate is 80+ and if he goes to get a glass of water it gets to 100+ straight away. Obviously he is very worried, could it...
My husband has stage 4 stomach cancer. It’s now spread to a main vessel on his liver. The nurse has referred a hospice nurse for him now. I’m really scared now as I don’t know how fast he will deteriorate…. Heartbroken x
My first chemo cycle was not as bad as I thought it would be. Weakness and tiredness was an issue until 2 days before the next infusions. My next cycle has resulted in additional side effects including mouth ulcers, bad taste in mouth, painful throat...
