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Hi there, my Dad was diagnosed 1 month ago with stomach. He’s had all the preliminary investigations, and today was told that surgery is not an option at this current point, given the size and location of the tumour, and the fact that there appear to...
My husband was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2021. He had four rounds of chemotherapy followed by a total gastrectomy, and following surgery did very well for four months. He could eat small amounts of normal food, and was able to be quite active....
Hi. My dad has been duagnosed with stomach cancer this week but has been poorly for some time. His cancer is inoperable and he won't receive any chemo or radiotherapy. Does anyone have any idea of how much time he has left with us (roughly)? He's struggling...
Hi I’m new to this group and have today had confirmation of stomache cancer having had an endoscopy and biopsy taken followed by CT scan with dye. at my local hospital today they have shown me the photos of the cancer have said there is a small area...
Hi everyone, This is my 2nd post regarding my mothers diagnosis of stomach cancer (Linitis Plastica). She is currently undergoing chemo and has reacted very well, but this is not curable and therefore I am trying to find anyone with a similar experience...
So, had my 1st chemo nearly a week ago Wednesday literally no side effects but Saturday a few sweaty moments 2-3 this passed. Sunday i had a great amount of flatulence passing through me and of course there is only one way its going to come out. I called...
Hi my mother in law has been diagnosed with linitis plastica, she started having problems eating in September and was only properly diagnosed in February. She has lost about 4 stone and now cannot eat or drink anything, the doctors and oncologist, don...
At the age of 17 due to FAP I had a Panproctocolectomy so ended up with a permanent ileostomy. Now at the age of 70 I've been told to consider a total gastrectomy so I'm trying to find out if it's worth having the op. and living with an ileostomy and...
I am keen to find out from anyone if they used a Cold Cap during there Chemotherapy sessions. My hair is short, in my opinion strong, thick and i have a good hair line. Im of the opinion everyone wants to keep there hair, and im no different and my wife...
Hi, I was diagnosed with stomach cancer December 2021 at age 56. I was stage 3 T3N2M0. My treatment was chemo (flot) surgery (TG) chemo. I have completed my treatment and recent scan was all clear. It has been a very hard journey I had my stomach removed...
