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Stage T2N0 stomach cancer
My father is 56 years old. We recently found that he has been suffering with Stage 2 stomach cancer (T2N0). Initial endoscopy and biopsy was done in Apr 2013. After we have identfied stomach cancer in April, Doctor gave him 2 cycles of chemotheraphy in last two months. At today's complete body pet scan results came as…
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Looking for advice on many levels
I have been envolved with a man for around 1 1/2 years that just got told he has PANCREATIC CANCER THAT HAS SPREAD TO MY LIVER AND STOMACH; STAGE 3 and next Friday will be to see his onocolgist to set a plan. My delema is how to support him. He has never told anyone (to my knowledge) that I even exist, so I can't be by his…
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Looking for all types of advice/suggestions
35 years old, diagnosed 3/27/2013 with moderately differentiated gastric adenocarcinoma, T3N?M?, H. Pylori negative. Tumor was ulcerated, approximately 6 cm, in middle body (lesser curve). Exploratory laparoscopy showed no peritoneum involvement (negative biopsy and cytology). PET/CT showed no other organ involvement, but…
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Stage IV stomach Cancer & Clinical trials
Hi, my husband was diagnosed with stage IV gastric cancer with mets on his liver March 2012. They have changed his chemo treatment 3 times and we are at the end of the rope. I was wondering if any had participated in a clinical trial and received benefits from it. I am hoping to find something in the SE region of US but if…
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Has anyone chosen NOT to have a gastrectomy?
Hi there - am new to this site and discussion forum. I was diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer last February at the age of 38. I was given 10-12 months to live. I began chemotherapy in March 2012 and have had 26 treatments to date. I underwent an open hernia repair (the original incision opened) in Feb 2013 and the…
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adenocarcinoma
Hi, my fiance was diagnosed with Stage 1 metastatic stomach cancer and adenocarcinoma in the intestines. He had surgery on May 29th and the "bad" parts were taken out. Surgery had taken a toll on his health physically and now he is very weak. He started chemo and radiation a few days after. Just today I received a word…
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Worried
Hello ~ My husband was just diagnosed with stomach cancer so I have been reading up on it, feeling overwhelmed by it all and what he has to go through. I knew it would be important to hear from others going through this and found this site. Thank you all for sharing your experiences, I look forward to being able to stay in…
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Signet ring cell stomach cancer...please help
My father was diagnosed with signet ring cell cancer stage 4 in March and it has spread to the abdominal walls. They said surgery is not possible. Started chemo with Oxciliplatin (is supposed to be the strongest) in March. Had the 5th cycle on Wednesday and a check up soon. He is in his late 60s. His state of mind is very…