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Wondering if anyone here can give thoughts I am on Herceptin targeted therapy to keep my stomach cancer stable, as not curable. I get regular muga ( heart scans) as Herceptin can effect heart efficency. The recent scans shows my heart efficency us causing...
Hello again. Im seeking advice on supplements required after a total gastrectomy. The dietician at the Royal Marsden has told me that over the counter multivitamins, like Centrum are all that is needed and advised bariatric supplements are not required...
I just wanted to post this for all you out there that have been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer Linitis Plastica and I'm cancer free now. I was diagnosed 18 months ago. The gastro doctor thought it was gastritis when he did a endoscopy but he...
Hi everyone, I am 39 years old female, was diagnosed with stomach cancer day before yesterday. I am worried about the wait time. I have a EUS scan on Wednesday next week, and waiting for PET scan before the doctors can tell me treatment plan. Can...
Hello All My mother has been diagnosed with Linitis Plastica T4A N2 M1. All CT PET and ultrasound of thyroid, liver and lungs were clear. However when a laparoscopy was carried out a nodule/white spot was found on the Peritoneum and cytology washings...
Hi all, Im hoping to get some advice from the group based on people's experience. I was diagnosed with gastric adenocarcinoma in early April 2025. So far I have completed my first 4 rounds of FLOT chemo and had my total gastrectomy on 24 July 2025....
Has anyone else had 14 biopsies all say pre cancer but get told that it’s spread from goj to liver, but can’t do any treatment without the biopsy coming back cancer
Hi all, I'll be 6 weeks post TG on Thursday (4 Sep) and doing reasonably well. Im getting frustrated and anxious about how I'm able to fit in enough calories throughout the day. It's frustrating and I can't see how I'm ever going to be able to live...
i ave been diagnosed with stage 2 of stomach cancer. I've had 3 endoscopy with the hope the could remove the caner in stomach. i was told this will not happen after the pictures taken which i have seen. i have been referred back to the surgeons . now...
Hello all, Im coming to the last few days of my 3 week free fluid diet post total gastrectomy. I have been given fortisips and told to drink minimum 2, ideally 3 a day to help slow down weight loss. Things were okay but the last few days the fortisips...
