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Stomach Cancer

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Recently Diagnosed Husband
Hello, My husband was diagnosed with stomach cancer on July 10th. This diagnosis started with back pain in early June which progressively got worse over 12 days, when he went to the doctor the pain was initially diagnosed as kidney stones and he was to await a CT scan. The next day 6/16 he was in such extreme pain he could…
Lanitis plastica
Hi my friend was just diagnosed with Lanitis plastica , given the option to remove stomach or start chemo looking for info from other folks that have had this situation
Linitis Plastica T4N1M0
I was diagnosed at 42 years of age with linitis plastica T4N1M0 August 2012 just over 1 year ago, and was given survival odds of 30%. When I was diagnosed I quickly researched all I could on the disease on the internet, not a good idea! I found a lot of the posts about the disease that were very negative and at the time I…
Sharing my Stage 3 journey
I posted the following in response to another thread but since there are those that my not see that thread I will repost on a thread of my own and try to comment to those just starting this journey. I think the best that I can contribute is to tell my battle with Stomach Cancer and let you pick what information is helpful…
Help please
Good morning! I hope everybody’s doing well. My name is Fernando and my wife was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in her stomach about 4 months ago. She’s already gone through 5 chemotherapy sessions with little effect. We consulted with a gastro oncologist who prescribed immunotherapy. Our current oncologist agreed as…
Recently Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer
Good Evening! About two weeks ago I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. I've had acid reflux since the late 1990's and have been on Omeprazole since. As long as I took it no problems. My father and grandfather both died of colon cancer. My father preached me to look everytime I went to the bathroom looking for blood. Which…
HELP, Acid-Bile Reflux after Total Gastrectomy
Dear all, My fiance had a total gastrectomy, almost 3 years ago. She was diagnosed with sotmach cancer at the age of 25. One thing that continues to be an issue is the esophagus irritation (Esophagitis). We have consulted several doctors. Some say to focus on food and life style, others indicate that is is a mechanical…
35 year old husband just received diagnosis
I'm beyond devastated. It was only 2 weeks ago we were living the most full, happy, loving life. We've been married for only 9 months now and never anticipated he'd be diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer. The horrific prognosis we've seen all over the internet are making our worst fears feel more realistic. I feel like…
Please HELP
I had a total gastrectomy 12/21/22. I don’t have stomach cancer but I needed the surgery for a different life threatening issue. Anyways, I had surgery 12/21/22, and it’s been a nightmare ever since. I’m beginning to get so discouraged. 1/1/23, they found out I had a leak where they connected my esophagus to my small…
Stomach Cancer with H. Pylori with Submarine Sailors
Good even, I'm looking for Veterans or their families who had multiple cases of H. Pylori that turned into Stomach Cancer, My husband was a sailor on the trident submarines Michigan 727, Alabama 731, worked on Missiles at SWFPAC.
Constant mucous vomiting
Hello They found a mass in my husbands stomach and performed an IvorLewisEsophahectomy removing 2/3 of his stomach 11/8/22. thankfully benign. In hospital 30days due to reoccurring fluid pockets. He also had a stent placed in his esophagus due the reconnection site of the esophagus to stomach was leaking ! Finally…
Post-surgery gallbladder and diverticulitis issues
Ok...it seems this forum isn't too active, but I figure I'll ask anyways... My surgery was back at the end of May...full gasterectomy for Stage III stomach cancer...and my last chemo session was 9-11-2020. I had been doing really well...for a while...was doing well with food, my weight stablized around 175 lbs. (down from…
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
I went through treatment for stomach cancer last year April 6, 2020, will be a year since my last chemo treatment. However, the chemo has caused neuropathy in my feet and my left hand. My ring and my pinkie finger are always cold and are numb as if you had slept on your hand. And the pinkie is the worst I can stab it…
Total Gastrectomy - Need to chat
Hi everyone. I am a little over 1.5 years out from my total gastrectomy and I am just looking for some people to chat with for support. I am having several nutrition, medication absorption and general problems and can't find any local support. I sould love to just chat with someone who is in the same situation. Thanks
Help with diet suggestions
Hello, I've been recently diagnosis with stomach cancer and I am having a hard time eating. i've lost my appetite for foods I normally ate prior to this issue. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated thank you
Jevity 1.5 issues
My 82 year old grandfather is battling stage 4 and is currently getting Jevity 1.5 through his J tube but he is losing weight. Has anyone tried another option for full nutrition? Dietician thinks he is not absorbing the Jevity. He cannot take anything orally because his obstruction is too big to let anything pass to his…
High grade dysplasia adenoma polyps in stomach (I have FAP no duodenum, colon or rectum)
Has anybody had their whole stomach removed but already had no colon or duodenum? Also has anybody got no stomach, no colon and no small bowel at all? (can you even survive without those organs? / I'm guessing permanent tpn but how does waste leave the body with no small bowel for a stoma?) My recent scopes (14th Oct 2022)…
FAP-related stomach polyps and total gastrectomy
Hello - I am new to this board and trying to gain any insight on a medical challenge I am currently facing. I have FAP (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis) that is genetic condition causing polyp growth in various organs. Since age of 22 when initially diagnosed (I am now 58), I have been regularly screened for unusual polyp…
recovery after gastrectomy
My mother was diagnosed with stomach cancer at age 80, and while it had not gone beyond the stomach wall - a decision was made to remove the stomach (just a small area near the esophagus was left), but luckily as it was caught early enough - no chemo was necessary. Dr. Vivienne Strong, from Memorial Sloan Kettering in NY…
Total Gastronomy
I just passed 5 years total gastronomy February 1st.12 hour robotic surgery. I had to find my own way as far as eating is concerned. I think I pretty much have it down now with a hit-or-miss along the way. My new motto is if you haven't pooped in your pants in a grocery store....🙄 I think the most important stuff at least…
Total Gastrectomy
I was diagnosed with stomach cancer in February of 2001. I had my complete stomach removed March 14, 2001. A month later I recieved chemotherapy and radiation. I am doing well and would like to hear from anyone else who has had this experience.
Stomach cancer years after
in 2013, my mom had ring cell carcinoma that's why they removed her stomach, plus carcinoid carcinoma in the intestine. my mom had her whole stomach removed a large portion of her small intestines removed. No chemo or radiation they said they removed it all. my mother still suffers with stomach pain. Because she has no…
Living without a stomach
Stomach and complete removal of stomach. Also, Lynch Family syndrome
What options(s) do we have if doctors are unwilling to provide chemotherapy?
Greetings - About 2 months ago my mother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. It has spread throughout her abdomen (including her intestines) and needless to say - she (as well as her family including myself) are all in a tremendous amount of pain. She is currently at NYU where she is receiving tremendous treatment.…
Looking for survivors of stomach cancer
After doing battle with stage 4 stomach cancer for the last 8 months, I'm now cancer free. I was just hoping to hear from anyone who has been able to beat a stage 4 diagnosis and live a nice, long time. From what I understand, its not a common thing, but I've never been one to rely on statistics alone. I'm a survivor and…
Possible stomach cancer
My almost 81 YO mother has been through all the tests - first was diagnosed with a blood clot in her lung then more tests showed spots in both lymph nodes, stomach annd lung- biopsy from Lymph node showed it's a GI cancer - Her oncologist thinks it is stomach so we are headed this AM to get endoscopy then hopefully at…
Stomach Cancer Stage 4
Hi All, I wish this finds you in good health & spirit. My father is diagnosed with Stomach Cancer Stage 4. The speciality hospitals refused for Surgery and the only suggested solution was to provide Chemotherapy. But we are afraid to do so as our relatives never suggested for the same as it will kill the patient with all…
Eating after a total gastrectomy - and dumping syndrome
My husband underwent 3 months of chemo followed by a total gastrectomy, and then 3 months post surgical chemo. We are 7 months post surgery now. He finished chemo 4 months ago and has had three throat dilations since with another expected in the next few weeks. We are having a lot of difficulty with pain relating to…
Malignant Ascites (Fluid overload)
My brother is in the throws of esophogeal/stomach cancer, has had chemo and radiation but was not allowed to receive surgery due to low albumin levels. He began experiencing abdominal bloating, and during evaluation they did a CT scan indicating spots around the abdomen lining and a potential spot in the liver and…
Diagnosed with Linitis plastica in April now i'am CANCER FREE
I was having problems eating after having surgery last November. I could not hardly eat anything and i would get sick. I told the surgeon about this and he said that it was normal after the surgery and it would last about a month or so. The surgeon gave me some nausea medicine. Well after a few months of losing 36 punds…

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