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Stomach Cancer
Archives for October 2012
Discussion List
new short film on cancer - looking for stories for next film
I am from the colon cancer group but want to post this : PSA on Early Detection for colon cancer ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86jEIEBLPNM&feature=player_embedded the next one will be on diet & alternative therapy during remission. If anyone has a story to share, please message me. I want to keep making these videos…
small bowel cancer
male 69 yrs old had small bowel cancer in 2011. had six months of chemo and 26 treatments of radiation, chemo ended last sept 2011. starting this april 2012 started feeling hot all the time and sweat least thing i do.also seems like after i eat i get really hot at times. has anyone else had this problem
Elevated CA72-4 level for Post Surgery Gastric Cancer Patient.
66 years old male underwent surgery to remove 2/3 of stomach due to antral ulcer in 2002. Pathological report revealed "Gastric glands has severe atypical dysplasia. Mitotic activity is obvious." Patient then underwent 6 chemo treatments with 5FU and Mitomycin in 2002. Recovery seemed good with normal food intake and…
Stage IV cancer. Unknown primary (possibly gastric) with extensive peritoneal implanting. Should we
Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum. My friend was diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer in July. They think (but they're not sure)the primary may be gastric according the the cell block they got from taking cells from her ascites fluid. Her ascites subsided, but she now has a very palpable stomach mass and a malignant…
Sleeping position after sub total gastrectomy
Does anyone have any suggestions on how best to sleep after a subtotal gastrectomy? Acid reflux problem.
stromal tumor removal
When my tumor was removed, I lost 90% of my stomach. My weight has gone down to 100 from 175 lbs. I have been told to eat small meals 6 to 7 times a day. I am unable to do this as I get full fast and nasueated and sometimes throw up. I feel full for hours so I can't eat several meals during the day. I am still losing about…
Chemo portable pump
I am about to start chemo treatment and I have read about a portable chemo pump that administers chemo over a few days . My doctor says it is available and it tends to minimize adverse side effects. Has anyone used this device and do you recommend it.