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Stomach Cancer

cancer in lining of stomach
I have had breast cancer and then three years later it mestasied to my bones and last CT showed it went to the lining of my stomach. They have put me on IV chemo after 6 mths of Zeloda which worked at first and then quit. I was just wondering what I can expect down the line. I am exhausted all the time.
I need to put some weight back on
Hi! I am a 49 year old female that had stage 4 stomach cancer. It had mets to my liver as well. I was diagnosed in June of 2009. I had 6 rounds of chemo and a total gastrectomy in December 2009. I am now considered to be cancer free. I am still losing weight. I have lost over 60lbs but I look good. Thank goodness I had it…
My 81 yr old Dad diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in the stomach in late Feb.
He lives in FL in winter and PA in summer. The gastro doctor he'd gone to in Englewood didn't figure it out right away. He wasn't feeling well last summer (2009) and was losing weight because he wasn't able to eat. His cancer is in the lower portion of his stomach, which I hear is the best place to have it if you have to…
Stage IV, wasting away and painful bowel movements...HELP
Hello. My 63 year old mother was dx'ed with stage IV stomach carcinoma nearly 2 months ago. It had spread to her liver and lungs(due to lack of interest and care by her medical team)before it was properly named. She was given one round of palliative chemo to which she had an adverse reaction. Initially, she was in the…
I am a 43 yr old female recently diagnosed with stomach cancer
I have stage 4 stomach cancer and have had two rounds of chemo-three drugs-flourouracil-5fu, Taxotere and Paraplatin. It is planned to have 4-6 months of chemo then surgery and then radiation if needed...anyone out there that has had similar treatments.
My Mom was just diagnosed with stomach cancer
Mom is 82 and very sharp. We just met with her physician and after an endoscope, PET, and the biopsy we found today that she has stomach cancer in the upper portion and it has penetrated the stomach wall and has involved several lymph nodes. She is in a weakened state and the Surgeon is wary of surgery. She is scheduled…
My mom's blood test..please help
My mom had a partial gastrectomy a year ago. She gad 75% of her stomach removed, no lymph nodes were compromised. She has a lot of stomach discomfort especially reflux. She says it is like a spicy liquid that comes up all the way to her nose and she needs to thow it up. I am assumimg this is part of the side effects of the…
Introduction and a few questions
Hello everyone, I am so relieved to find this discussion board. I have been trying to find something like this for several days. My mother (who is 57) has JUST been diagnosed with stomach cancer. We don't even know what stage or type of cancer it is yet (we should be finding out soon). I would love to know if any of you…
my mom
My mom got diagnosed in november 2009. Outlook was fair, it was stage 3. Chemo didn't help so they couldn't remove the stomach, then they bypassed her stomach so she could start eating again but in a matter of days the bypass was closed up by the cancer. Now the doctors say its just a matter of weeks. I feel so anxious and…
Hi, I am new (any advice?)
Hi my oldest sister had stomach cancer, she had an operation, chemo for 6 months. two months she was declared cancer free completely, no blood cells indicated any cancer. two months later, she abused her new freedom and ate things she shouldn't have. this caused her some problems and some vomiting. they did some tests, and…
My mom starts Chemo tomorrow with Xeloda.
My mother was diagnosed with stage IV stomach cancer in September 09. It has spread to her liver, ovaries and lymph nodes. It was hope that with surgery they would have been able to remove the large tumor in her stomach, but it was attached to the pancreas and too risky a procedure, so they gave her a secondary stomach and…
Just got my Surgery Date. Any advice for preparing?
Hi My name is Tom I am 38 years old, I was diagnosed with Gastric Adenocarcinoma in November of 2009. The cancer is mostly in the top portion of my stomach but has also invaded part of my esophagus. Since my diagnosis I have gone through 3 rounds of Chemo treatments and the doctors have given me a surgery date of April…
Stomach Cramping/Griping post gastrectomy
I am a 66 year old male dx with stomach cancer in late June 2009. Since then I have taken 10 chemotheraphy cycles. I am now on my 4th regimen. I have had two PET Scans the last which was taken in Oct 2009 and showed that there was response to the treatments. And then I suffered a setback in december, when the incision at…
Question: Is it normal for pain to increase after chemo/rads is over?
Hi everyone. My boyfriend is Scissors, who was dxed with stomach cancer in Jan. and just completed chemo/radiation 2 weeks ago. We met with a surgeon last week and he had a PET scan Friday to see how well the treatment worked in shrinking the tumor. He is supposed to have surgery in a month to 6 weeks. The surgeon said…
stomach cancer spread to pancreas
Hi, My brother's girl friend has stage 3 stomach cancer. He doesn't give me much information but I know it has spread to her pancreas. I know at this time she is unable to have stomach surgery and she can not take chemo or radiation so she is on some other type of cancer drugs. I want to support my brother but he keeps…
symptoms of cancer
my dad's stomach hurts him alot and he has abdominal pain also. furthermore he has a tumor in his mouth that has been recently removed ( sucessfully) but regarding his stomach nothing from blood tests and other tests show any thing . the only other tesst left are the ct scan and kidney test, should I be worried that he is…
my mommy just got a third surgery where they put a tube
Hi, My mother has stage 4 stomach cancer. During her first surgery they removed 75% of her stomach. The surgery was performed with mistakes and with no follow up chemo or radiation. So the cancer kept spreading and she had canceramotosis (cancer on her intestine linings) and her peritoneum. The second surgery did not give…
Stomach cancer with mets to liver, ovaries, pancreas and peritoneum
Dear all, my mother got diagnosed with stomach cancer IV september 2009. However, she had 75% of her stomach removed in March 2009, and the doctors told her that it was corrosive ulcer. She had bilrot II then. She kept losing weight and felt tired overall and went back to another hospital for a totala check up. There she…
New here - hubby has stage IV gastric w/ mets to omentum, liver, lung & chest
HI. I am posting here for help. My husband (45yo) was dx in Dec 2007 with stage IV inoperable gastric cancer. At the time it had already spread to the omentum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) and chemo was the only treatment available. He went thru 2 chemo protocols in 14mo.(first was cisplatin, taxotere for 7mo -…
Eating after 80% Stomach Removed
My dad had 80% of his stomach removed on 1/20/10. After surgery he had other issues and is now also on kidney dialysis. He is still experiencing eating problems. Every so often he gets a gag reflex when he is eating. He can only get about 2 small meals down a day. Does anyone have any advice on how to eat? Is there…
Has anyone opted to not take chemo for their stomach cancer?
I'd like to chat with someone who has deceided to try holistic and alternative methods to treat their cancer. Thanks.
Constant Vomiting after removal of stomach?
Hello, Can anyone help me? My grandmother is 69 and had her stomach removed in October 2009. Since then she has thrown up everyday ! The doctors can not find out why and we are at a loss for what to do! Has anyone else dealt with this? We are really lost! Thank You.
OPC (grape seed extract, pine bark extract)
my friend is stage 4 gastric cancer and is starting chemo next week (5FU/leucovorin weekly x 5 weeks). i've heard OPC is really helpful antioxidant to take during chemo/radiation to help protect the healthy cells...so you won't feel wiped out. does anyone have experience w/ this supplement or any others during chemo/XRT?…
What hope can I offer Anthony
Diagnosed in January stage 4 stomach cancer that has spread to 1/3 of his liver and his esophagus. So far no treatment has been done. He was turned down for medical trials and doesn't want to live his last days sick as a dog! We are going to the doctor tomorrow to start palliative care. Anthony is 46! He is beautiful! BUT…
New here Sister has Signet Ring cell EC/Stomach Cancer
Hi my name is Tina and I have been a peeper on here for some months now. I want to convey my deepest sympathy to everyone who has lost a loved one to this horrible disease. My baby sister age 35 was diagnosed with esophageal and stomach cancer in November 2009. She is a stage T3N2M0. It is a very rare signet ring cell…
Stomach canccr eating after surgery
I have had surgery for stomach cancer and had 2/3rd of my stomach removed, luckily they got it all and I do not need radiation or chemo but will have another Ct scan in 6 months. My problem is there is not much information out there on how to eat, what to eat or how to cook for this. If anyone has any suggestions or advice…
Stomach Cancer
Hi there, hope this finds you all well. I am posting this because I have a good friend who also has Stage 4 Stomach Cancer, and she also has a husband and 3 small children. Upon learning her diagnosis, she turned for answers, finding there weren't many. She has since started a foundation, and we are working very hard to…
Women who, 13 months after terminal PC diagnosis, is in remission
Seriously! Read her story here: http://ourcancercenter.uwhealth.org/stories/entry/alyssa-brewer/ What she did? She used complementary methods, meaning not just chemo and radiation but active, aggressive diet changes. Her husband talks about them more here: http://www.nbc15.com/blogs/carleenwild/35161414.html There is yet…
Diarrhea
Will the prescription pills I take every 4-6 hours be affected if I have a case of diarrhea immediately after taking some? In essence, will the pills be flushed out in any way?
Has anyone been treated at MD Anderson?
My mother was just diagnosed with stomach cancer. I was told that MD Anderson was the best and I was wondering if anyone had gone there or if anyone could recommend a place for treatment? My mother was not comfortable with our local oncology surgeon that was recommended and he was supposedly the best according to many of…

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