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Stomach Cancer

Archives for August 2010

Boyfriend has stomach cancer - how can I help?
I'm new here. I know what cancer is and what it does. I lost my mother to pancreatic cancer in 1994. So I've been down this road, but this time it's different. When my mother died, I was just 9. I had no idea how to help her, or help myself. But now I'm dating a friend of mine, we've known each other for years. He's had…
Feeding tube questions
My mother is on a feeding j-tube after a total gastrectomy. The surgery was July 1, but we had a stricture and that required another surgery so we've only been eating for about 10 days. She is on liquid Lortab that is administered via the j-tube. Has anyone noticed an increase in gas when using this? Or just gas with the…
New Here...Prayers Please
My fiance is 35y/o and has been diagnosed with stage VI stomach cancer. Hes being treated at a military facility. Before he was diagnosed with Cancer, him and I went on post to the on post ER and they told him he had swollen prostate and it will go away within 3 weeks. So they sent him home with Tylenol and some…
Stage IV stomach cancer and cannot hold anything down when taken by mouth
I'm not even sure where to begin. My father was diagnosed with stage IV Gastric cancer in March of 2010. It has spread to the outside of the colon and from my understanding it is in the fatty tissue. He has a tumor on the outside of the colon which is pushing down on the colon and causing obstruction. He has paticpated in…
Carcinoid Tumor
Two days ago the doctor told me I have a carcinoid tumor. It's located in the lining of my stomach. After a CAT scan, I am going to have surgery. This is all new to me. From what I've read, I'm not overly concerned, but I'm also pretty optimistic by nature and have a strong Christian faith. I understand that carcinoid…
Brother's surgery is schedule for 24th
Hi Everyone, I am starting to get very anxious and scared for my brother. We have plugged away since June17th when first diagnosed with stomach cancer to reach surgery on Tuesday. I am so worried as to how I will be able to deal with my brother and his recovery. At first the surgeons had said they would be able to do the…
Husband doing ECX chemo following sub-total gastrectomy
Hi guys My husband was diagnosed with a tumor of the pylorus at the end of May & underwent a subtotal gastrectomy in Mid June, discharged from hospital on Jun 30th and started chemo treatment ECX last Tues. He was an incredibly fit 73 year old Triathlete (current World Champion Triathlete for his age.) I noticed in Feb…
Update on my brother
The heart catherization went fine....he will need to have the aortic valve operated on but for now he can go ahead and have the stomach removed first....Whew! Thanks for all your prayers. I will let you know the new surgery date. Ellen

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