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Hi all. I just don’t know where to start. I am 46 years old. I had chest pain for two years, other than that no other symptom. I was taking omeprazole which might have masked other symptom. 2 months ago I was told i have H pylori. I had endoscopy done...
I have just been given my operation date for the 9th May and was wondering if anyone who has already been through this process if there are any other appointments pre op check ups or anything before hand, I would like to get a final holiday in before...
Hello, Well this is the last place I expected to be - as I am sure so many have. Male, 82+ years old, fit, active. In January, out of the blue I had a major bleed - both ends and my life was saved by the brilliant actions of Hospital staff. After ICU...
Hi everyone, I am a 38 year old female and was diagnosed with T1/2 N0 M0 signet cell adenocarcinoma stomach cancer in November 2022 whilst on maternity leave. In ways I consider myself lucky as this was stumbled upon by complete chance and I have not...
Hi. I am 60 and just diagnosed with stomach cancer. It is in the upper stomach so I am not a candidate for partial stomach removal. Still looking to see how deep it is and what options are out there. If they have to remove the stomach it will be a full...
Hi, I'm new to this group and looking down the discussions trying to find anything that will help me understand more. My Mum has recently been diagnosed with stomach cancer that has spread to the liver. The surgical team first met with her and told...
Had my diagnosis in October stomach cancer operation not possible was offered palliative chemo. Was told without treatment six months, with chemo could gain an extra 18 months. Had 5 sessions of chemo and had to stop. I am due to see consultant next week...
Hi all, First timer here. Why am I here? Good question. Not sure where to start, but reading some of the stories in this group provided me with some comfort that it’s not just me and there is light at the end of the tunnel. It’s good to read the outcomes...
Hi I’m just wondered what you all take for acid reflux, my husband has bought gaviscon advanced tablets, I also have for my self omeprazolf , I was wondering if maybe he could try mine before he asks for it from the doctors, I don’t want to give him something...
Thank you for letting me jpin thus group , I've had a pet scan and it looks likely surgery is a option. Is there any cook book for people with a partial stomach or full stomach removal
