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Stomach Cancer

Archives for May 2004

Need Info
My father-in-law had sudden pain in his abdomen and shortness of breath and was taken to the ER today. Cat Scan showed huge tumor wrapped around major arteries, into his intestines and (if I understood correctly) it had punctured his bowels. They said it was inoperable and that radiation might shrink it but it would damage…
New User- Stomach/Esophageal Cancer
Hi. My husband had an EGD done yesterday because he was having problems with swallowing & some bowel issues. They found a mass in his lower esophagus and upper stomach- the dr. said he is certain it is cancer & took biopsies. He then sent us to the hospital for a CT scan (barium & dye). We meet with our primary physician…
Advanced gastric antrum cancer
My father was diagnosed with advanced gastric antrum cancer recently. He took the surgery one week ago. The surgeon found it was advanced than expected. The pylorus is blocked, so food cannot go through it, and stuck in the stomach. The cancer has spread to the abdominal cavity and intestine mucous membrane. The surgeon…
Trying to stay strong
My uncle was diagnosed with stomach cancer over 2 years ago. He was only diagnosed after many trips to the ER where doctors told him that it was only an ulcer. Come to find out my uncle was in the advanced stages of cancer and had to have a 12 hour surgery to remove part of his stomach, liver, spleen, and kidney. Now my…

Stomach Cancer

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