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Stomach Cancer

new member and please help
Hi, my 55-yo husband was recently diagnosed with stage iv adenocarcinoma, metastasized to liver and very extensive throughout abdomen. Was offered surgery, with little idea of whether it could be done, and opted for aggressive chemo (5-FU, cisplatin, epirubicin). We expect the chemo to shrink the tumors so that we can…
STAGE IV GASTRIC CANCER
Hello, My father was diagnosed with IV Gastric Cancer about two months ago. Doctors said that it has spread to his liver and surgery couldn't be possible bc he wouldn't survive it. I am only 24 years old and I am also the eldest of three girls, this is tough as my dad is the only man who has always been there for us. This…
Stomach Removal
My father in law just found out he has gastric cancer and will have his entire stomach removed in just 2 weeks. He is 70 years old. Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect after surgery? My husband and I don't live close enough to help my in-laws after surgery. We are very scared.
gastric cancer
Hi, I am 70 yrs old and was diagnosed with gastric cancer, a CT scan was done and it appears that the cancer has not spread, but..I have to go back for another Ct scan, the first one also found a nodule in the adrenal gland and fluid in the pelvic area. Has anyone on this board had similar problems? Any help would be…
Stomach cancer
My son, 43 years old, recently had stomach and spleen removed (cancer). Has been rehospitalized several times severely ill with dry heaves, vomiting. Even after discharge, constant salivation, nausea not responding to Zofran. Unable to eat nor tolerate liquid nutrients via J-tube in abdomen. Surviving on IV via PICC…
throat cancer
OFF CHEMO AND RADIATION FOR 4 WKS NOW. AM STARVING, ALSO HAVE PET TUBE. MOUTH DRY AS COTTON. JUST NEEDING A GOOD WORD ABOUT FOOD IN GENERAL. TRYING DIFFERENT FOODS BUT NOTHING STRIKES MY FANCE AS OF YET. ANYONE WITH SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APRRECIATED.
stomach,liver and lymph nodes have tumors
My husband was diagnosed in June and has stomach,liver and lymph node tumors. The cancer is stomach and he is bloated and has already had his stomach drained once, but his feet and legs are swollen and the diarretics aren't working. I want to know if anyone else has had such a case of this cancer when so many things are…
My Dear Sister
My sister was diagnosed with stage IV stomach cancer early this march; and was advised to undergo chemo as surgery was not possible at this time. She has so far undergone 4 chemotherapy sessions and the last one was simply horrible as the dosage was stronger than the pervious one(s) she could'nt eat or even take sips of…
Effectiveness of chemo drug pemetrexed?
My mother is suffering with stage IV metastatic bladder cancer in her stomach. She just survived 5 months of chemo(carboplatin and gemcitabene) to deal with the metatastes to her lymph nodes, which by the way was very effective. Her DR. is now treating with pemetrexed once every three weeks. He said it usually takes 2 to 3…
mum just died of stomach cancer
it was about 4 yrs ago that my father past away from a heart attack, and i wondered how my mum was going to handle it. it didn't get back in time before my father pass but i got to see my mum and the how hard it hit her. when i went back home to california, it continued to call home to talk to mum and find out how she was.…
Post gastrectomy diet
Wife, 63, had total gastrectomy in August, 2007, preceeded by chemo. Currently not experiencing issues with nausea nor diarrhea. Aware of recomendations of keeping suger content low and not drinking liquids immediately before, during, and immediately after meals. However, having a lot of problems with stomach cramps,…
mam has stage 4 cancer
hi my mam has been diagnoised with stage 4 cancer.I AM FINDING IT VERY HARD TO DEAL WITH SHE IS ONLY 56 SHE NEVER SMOKED HEALTHY AND ACTIVE.APPARENTLY SHE HAS A TUMOUR IN HER STOMACH AND THE DOCTOR SAID THE NODULES HAVE BROKE AWAYAND ARE SITTING ON HER BOWEL. I AM VERY CONFUSED HOE THIS IS STAGE 4 .SHE IS STARTING CHEMO…
germ cell tumor found in stomach
Hi my name is Julia, I am a colon cancer survivor, and have been having some problems, had a pet scan done, and the test results came back with a germm cell tumor less than one inch, but it needs to come out. My sister just passed away this past may from Ovarian Cancer. I am really nervous, I am going to the surgeon who…
Stag IV Cancer, and chemo side effects
Hello, My dad was diagnosed in 10/09 with Stg IV cancer, with metastasis to outside of the stomach. He had 3 chemo treatments pre-surgery to shrink tumor, then total gastrectomy in march of this year with 22 lymph nodes removed for which 9 were cancer-positive, and a round of 3 chemo treatments after. After surgery he lost…
A Baby Boy.......
Hello all, I'm a thyroid cancer survivor, but I have a story about a little boy I wanted to share. I have a cousin that lives in Washington, and she has a friend with a very sick little boy. He is only 2. About a month ago they found a tumor in his little belly that was the size of a grapefruit. They have done extensive…
OCTOMAN, please share
Ocotoman, please share your story again. I asked you a few questions on another post but I don't think you saw it. So you never had surgery and had mets to liver? My husband is in the same boat. His first round of chemo and radiation had no effect on the tumor and he now has mets to the liver. This round of chemo is a…
Bile Backup?
After a total gastrectomy in May, I'd been having a considerable amount of pain that I described as "hunger pangs." I also thought I might have a constriction where the upper intestine was reattached to the esophagus. I had a endoscopy last week that showed considerable inflammation related to excessive bile backing up…
Hereditary stomach cancer/cancer young
Has anyone on here got stomach cancer in their 20's or have a family history of the disease? Thanks x
My mom recently diagnosed with peritoneal cancer
Hi, I just learned that my brother in China was diagnosed stage 4 stomach cancer last week. The surgery could not go on at his stage. However, the cancer seems not spread to lung, liver, but spread over his bowl. It is devastating after hearing this. I read a lot of research papers and articles about it. I now know it is…
Well...
Here is a new update on my hubby. Dx in Jan, 3 rounds of chemo - no effect, tried clinical trial - didn't qualify, 20 sessions of radiation - cancer has now progressed to lungs. Soooo, he starts another round of chemo tomorrow. His onc said he didn't have to start chemo again if he didn't want to. But he is a fighter and…
Update on Scissors MacGillicutty
My BF, Scissors, has stomach cancer dxed in January. He had 6 weeks of chemo and radiation followed by major surgery last Monday to remove his stomach. He is still in the hospital (though not in intensive care anymore) They didn't find any cancer spread to other organs. We are still waiting for results of the pathology…
Progress made with cancer "vaccine"
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31019270/ Here is the link to the article. Very promising........
chemo ECF
Hello,I would like to know if there is anyone that had ECF chemo for stomach cancer and what were the resoults. Did chemo srink the tumor and did it do anything to the lymph nodes. At this time friend of mine has to make the decision whether to take phase one trial or to take ECF chemo. Please let me know and thank you in…
Doctors Warn: Avoid Genetically Modified Food
On May 19th, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) called on "Physicians to educate their patients, the medical community, and the public to avoid GM (genetically modified) foods when possible and provide educational materials concerning GM foods and health risks."[1] They called for a moratorium on GM…
Christian
Hi Christian. I see that you are still on chemo. How is your weight? My husband was dx in Jan 2009 and can't stop the weight loss. Either he's nauseated or not hungry. He's lost about 40 since Nov. Are you experiencing the same thing? My husband is now on radiation which makes weight maintenance every more challenging.
Update
Sometimes I feel like I'm talking to myself on this board but it's kinda therapeutic for me so here goes. My 38yo husband was diagnosed with unresectable stomach cancer in Jan 09. He went thru one regimen of chemo but it had no effect on the tumor. We then tried to get him in a clinical trial but found out yesterday that…
My dad, Pancreatic/liver etc. cancer and I need to help
Hi, I'am RJ and my dad has pancreatic & liver cancer (they stopped checking at that point! My Dad is my rock in life & my best friend even though we live miles apart. He's dealing with it with resigned acceptance, I'am not - I'am having a terrible time of it with daily emotional break downs. I would like to just be able to…
35 yr. old husband diagnosed with stomach cancer 2/2009.
My husband was misdiagnosed begining of Jan 2009 and was told he had an ulcer. less than 2 wks. later, our second opinion confirmed cancer in the stomach. 1 weeks later he had a full gastrectomy @ john hopkins hospital.(Feb. 2009). Started chemo this past thursday and has been very weak for the past 2 days. nothing taste…
My mother is diagnosed with Stomach cancer
Hi Friends, My mom is 54 years old and she was diagnosed with stomach cancer a couple of days ago. The cancer cells are present in the upper part of the stomach and has spread to the aorta and ICV. I consulted a few doctors and they say that it is not operable and added that a palliative surgery followed by chemotherapy is…
Looking for others
I have posted before, but I am looking for anyone that has/had stomach cancer. I would love to share stories and get insight into issues we face daily. I was diagnosed in May 07, had surgery (full gatrectomy), short fling with chemo and 25 sessions of radiation. My issues now are eating and gas problems. Please if you are…

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