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Newbie- caregiver
Hi My name is Pam. My dad was diagnosed on June 29th , 2010 of having esophageal cancer. Went through all the test, EUS, Endoscope, cat scan, then PET scan then we find out it is in his stomach. Dr's told us it probably started in his stomach. By the time they discovered it he was stage III . From that point he started…
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My brother has cancer in stomach and large intestine
My elder brother is 35 years old.His stomach was closed so doctors proposed surgery.When they open her body,they came to know that cancer was spread in stomach and large intestine.Then they did bypass with the help of small intestine.He is still in hospital.Now doctors saying that if surgery will be successful then the…
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Encouragement -- I have stage 3A stomach cancer
Hello, I hope to offer some encouragement -- as well as ask for information. If you follow my postings - you will see that I was "blindsided" by a dx of stomach cancer - Since then - I have had 60% of my stomach removed - and they found that of 11 nodes removed there was evidence of the cancer in 8. So - CHEMO is next - I…
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Stage 4 has spread to most of liver, alternative options NOT kemo??
Hi my dad 53, was diagnosed w stomach cancer stage 4 a few wks ago. It's spread to most his liver so surgery isn't an option. We are scheduled to start kemo in few days, but all of us dreading it as it's admittance that we will be accepting his inevitable maximum life span of a few years. We are even considering going to…
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best stomach cancer treatment in California?
looking for recommendations of the best places in Northern or Southern California to get treatment. thank you.
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Leaking from the new connection between the stomach, intestine, and/or esophagus
My father had a full gastrectomy a month ago and his new connection between the esophagus and stomach is leaking. The doctors suggested opening him up again and inserting some plastic to help keep things together. Is there anyone out there with experience with this type of post-op complication? I am desperate! I can't find…
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post total gastrectomy nutrition
My wife (age 66) was diagnosed with Stage 4 gastric cancer in Spring, 2007. She went through 3 cycles of chemo followed by total gastrectomy in Summer, 2007. The cancer has returned twice in lymph nodes in her adominal area. Currently undergoing chemo. She has lost considerable weight and can't seem to get it back. She…
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Stage IV stomach cancer
My 36 year old husband has been diagnosed with stomach cancer which has spread to his liver. He is currently healthy otherwise and is having chemotherapy and tolerating it well. His doctors say he will die in a couple years. Are there any long term survivors of this disease? We need hope right now.
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stomach cancer treatment in singapore
my brother 38 yrs old, stad 4 stomach cancer, now he is having 4th cycle chemo. he cannot swallow anything, the liquid food go through a tube from his nose. is there any advise how tho endure this ? i do research about tianxian and found out it has several research published in medical journal, has anyone try this ? any…
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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…
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xeloda side effects - red welts on skin of arms, torso and legs - what helps reduce it?
Hi all My husband is now on his 2nd last dose of chemo (ECX) which he has every 3 weeks. In the last few weeks, he has had bad side effects from Xeloda that makes his skin almost red raw & whilst the Dimethicreme helped initially, it doesn't now. Tried Aveeno (at the Oncologists suggestion) and it doesn't work. Aloe Vera…
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whipple surgery
My brother had whipple surgery the first of July and initially the surgeon said he had gotten all the cancer and that following repeated evaluations from pathologists, that the type of cancer they found is unknown and the surgeon explained that chemo is not good idea since they don't know the type of cancer they are…
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Complications after surgery on stomach removal
Hi Has this happened to anyone on the site. We got thrown for a loop on my brother's recovery. He had an open incinsion on Aug 24th discharged on Aug 31st (I think it was to soon). Sent to a rehab for the care of the wound with wound vac. Sept 9 the incinsion dehescience (open up) and the transverse colon( intestines) were…
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Stent
Has anyone had a stent put in? The oncologist suggested it may be a possibility. My husband has esophageal/gastric cancer. Thank you Adele
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my dad died of stomach cancer , how do i start to grieve ?
My dad died of stomach cancer about six weeks ago , I don't know how I'm meant to start to grieve , my mum is immersing her self in tidying my mum and dads house up and having a really good spring clean, I really miss him , I can't believe he has gone I'm still in shock its like he has just gone out shopping or sumthing I…
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Don't want to give up!
Hello, my brother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. Since his diagnosis, he's had surgery to remove a portion of his stomach. He has recently had another surgery because the doctors suspected a blockage. When they went in, they said that the cancer had spread far beyond what they originally said. Whereas he was…
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cancer reatment center of america
anyone have experience with these hospitals
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Mom with Stage 3 Stomach cancer with possible complications from chemo or surgery :((((((
Hello everyone! My mom was diagnosed with Stage 3A stomach cancer with 15 out of 22 positive lymph nodes about 2 and 1/2 months ago and had a total gastrectomy about 8 weeks ago. My mom had her first chemotherapy session on June 15th with Epirubicin/Cisplatin and also was taking 4 Xeloda pills a day up until last Sunday…
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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…
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What are wound vac and how long do they stay on?
Hi My brother did very well with the surgery. He was in the OR 8 + hours they tried to do a laproscopic approach but in the end had to do an open incinsion. My brother wanted to go home but there was no one to take care of him. I got him into a lovely rehab for a few weeks. But he has a wound vac. What is that.... how long…
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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…
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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…
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Bubbley clear phelgm
Has anyone hear ever kept coughing up clear bubbley phelgm? We can not seem to get an answer from the oncologist and the keep saying take more Prilocex. Thrus. they are doing a Ct scan on hubby after thrid chemo DC on Wed.,however,we just learned the last CT scan is too old to be used as an acurate cancer…
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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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Pet Scan
HI My brother's pet scan came back clear!!! NO sign of cancer in any other organs. We now have to get an okay from the heart doctor before proceeding with the stomach surgery. Monday Aug 2nd my brother is having a heart catherization and from there we will be setting a date for the stomach surgery. Ellen
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Its been a year
Hi everybody,Its been a year since our son Ateesh was diagnosed with Signet ring adenocarcinoma.This day last year we were devastated and as a doctor I blamed myself for not taking his symptoms seriously much earlier.Today as I saw him off to work I am so so grateful to have come this far.For having such great support from…
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Stage 3A Possible for a cure?
Stage 3A Possible for a cure? Is it possible for Stage 3A stomach cancer to be cured? (Total gastrectomy performed 5 weeks ago. Starting Chemo/Radiation with EC-Xeloda this Tuesday.)
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pancreatic cancer
I am looking for help and information. My dad who is 54 was diagnosed April 2010 with Pancreatic Cancer. It is stage 4 and he has spots on his liver. We have been going to a local oncologist at Gaston Oncology and he has been treating my dad with gemcitabine. He is going to be starting his 5th round next week. He goes 3…
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Just Diagnosed Stage IV
Can anyone give me some good news? My uncle is an amazing man and father of a 10 year old and just diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer. What do we need to know?
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My brother & surgery plans...input
Hi Everyone, We met with the surgeon on Thursday. The results were very good from the endoscope/sonogram. Seems it is localized and very small. The doctor is ordering a PET Scan for next week. We have a tentative date for surgery Aug 3rd but it depends on what the heart doctor says on Tuesday. We are also seeing a genetic…