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Hi all, my mum has in operable stomach and oesophageal cancer and after aggressive chemo we were very relieved to be told she had responded well and is stable for now. We had 2 months of eating well and now suddenly her nausea is back exactly like before...
I really dunno what to do or surport I'm 27 years old female. my mum is 54 but got told today my mother only got a year to 18 months to live she got a rare form of stomach cancer where chemo will only give her a extra 2 months to live.my dad my mother...
Hi there My mum is 59 and was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with cancer of the gastro-oesophageal junction, which had already metatisized to the liver. Due to the spread we have been told it’s inoperable and have been offered palliative care only (chemo). She...
Hello everyone, I'd just like to share a situation I'm fretting about. A few months ago I was diagnosed with h pylori in my stomach. I took medication which cleared it but my stomach problems persisted so I was referred for a gastroscopy. I had this...
I thought I'd share an update here on my Mum's treatment for metastatic stomach cancer. She's had 6 rounds so far of FLOT chemo since August and her results after the scan was stable so the plan is just to continue with another 6 rounds. I suppose it...
Hi everyone, really here for some mental support and to talk to others in the same position or with more knowledge My husband is 31 years old and was diagnosed with stomach cancer in June 2022, the tumour was at the bottom of his esophagus. The original...
Hi im ryan im 34 and I'm new to this group, I'm not sure if I'm in the right place but I honestly I don't know what to do. I will give a bit of background on what is happening with me. Around 7 years ago (2015ish) I had serious pain in centre of chest...
Hello all, Having been diagnosed with stomach cancer back in January and told at the time I had months rather than years to live if we couldn't do something about it I am now approaching the end of my treatment. I have joined the forum as I may have...
Hello, my name is Mollie, married to Alex for 37 very very happy years. Alex was diagnosed with stomach cancer back in April/May 2022. Neither of us can handle this situation. We have both said to each other that the consultants were getting my Alex muddled...
I ha very recently finished a course of capecitabine and currently waiting to start a infusion next week. I have suddenly developed a bumpy itchy rash which is much worse at night. Trying not to scratch it is a nightmare. Has any one else had this...
