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Stomach Cancer
Archives for September 2012
Discussion List
Bile and blood
My father was admitted to the hospital three weeks ago with vomiting bile. Since then, blood has been present about once a day. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer in May of 2011 and has gone through chemotherapy. He started his latest round right before he was admitted. My question is what others have done to control the…
stage and recommendations
Hi, I've just received my in law's biopsy report and we are going to be briefed by his doctor soon. Meantime, if anyone has any idea of about his cancer stage and treatment recommendations please let me know. Investigation requested : Endoscopic biopsy stomach growth Gross : Specimen consists of 3 friable pieces of greyish…
Stomach Cancer Sharing and Caring Group on Facebook
As many of you know by now, stomach cancer is not a common disease in the US so it definitely helps to know others going through the same situation. That's why a support group for stomach cancer warriors, their caregivers and supporters was created. Since facebook is a popular way to connect with others, it's convenient to…
Chemotherapy Alternatives and Healthy Recipes
Hello, My father has been diagnosed with stomach cancer and recently had surgery to get a tumor removed. We're fortunate that only half his stomach was removed, and he is still in recovery at this point in time. However, he has a type of cancer that can grow quickly, so he will be starting chemotherapy soon but has lost so…
linitis plastica
Strong friends.......husband was diagnosed June 2011. been on chemo ever since. Every 2 weeks, herceptine and 5fu. Tried to remove his stomach Sept 2011 and closed him back up, cancer had spread. He has been back on chemo ever since. Now oncologist wants to again try to have total gastrectomy. His platelets and wbc are…