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FEEDING TUBE FOR 8 MONTHS?
SINCE MY DADS STOMACH CANCER RECURRENCE LAST FEB. HE HAD SURGERY AND EVEN THOUGH HE HADNT BEEN EATING OR DRINKING VERY MUCH HE WASNT ABLE TO EAT OR DRINK THERE AFTER. HE IS ON CHEMO AND A FEEDING TUBE AND IS OTHERWISE IN NO PAIN BUT HAS TO SPIT CONSTANTLY IN A CUP. HAS ANYONE EVER HEARD OF LIVING THIS WAY? WE ARE TALKING…
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linitis plastica carcinoma
my wife has stage 3b stomach cancer.it's linitis plastica carcinoma. can a survivor please show there self. cause i can't find one
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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stomach cancer
My father had his whole stomach and part of his colon out in March '04. He then started chemo and radiation. The radiation is over (5 weeks ago) and his chemo which he last had 5 weeks ago was supposed to resume 2 weeks ago but he is SOO sick they have postponed it. He has been on the TPN for some time now. Cannot eat or…
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New User- Stomach/Esophageal Cancer
Hi. My husband had an EGD done yesterday because he was having problems with swallowing & some bowel issues. They found a mass in his lower esophagus and upper stomach- the dr. said he is certain it is cancer & took biopsies. He then sent us to the hospital for a CT scan (barium & dye). We meet with our primary physician…
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"SURVIVORS" OF STOMACH CANCER LEARN MORE
I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL ENTRIES FROM SOMEONE WHO CLAIMS TO BE STOMACH CANCER FREE. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU ARE TAKING SUPPLEMENTS, ETC. THAT MAY AID IN RECURRENCE. MY DADS WAS CAUGHT EARLY AND HE CONSIDERED HIMSELF CANCER FREE FOR THREE YEARS--HE HAD RADIATION AND CHEMO AFTER SURGERY AND NEVER LOST A POUND--NOT MUCH INVOLVED…
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Costs associated with surgery, chemotherapy
Has anyone paid out of pocket for gasterectomy, chemotherapy and radiation? How much do they cost approximately? My dad has very limited health insurance and I would like to be financially ready. Thanks in advance for any info. Anandhi
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Need Info
My father-in-law had sudden pain in his abdomen and shortness of breath and was taken to the ER today. Cat Scan showed huge tumor wrapped around major arteries, into his intestines and (if I understood correctly) it had punctured his bowels. They said it was inoperable and that radiation might shrink it but it would damage…
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HELP
MY MOTHER IN LAW WAS JUST DIAGNOSED WITH STOMACH CANCER AND FROM WHAT THEY ARE TELLING ME ITS PRETTY ADVANCED. THE FAMILY REALLY DON'T TELL ME MUCH BECAUSE MY BOYFRIEND SUFFERS SOME ATTACKS SO THEY DON'T WANT HIM TO KNOW THAT SHE IS SICK BUT I WANT TO KNOW MORE FROM PEOPLE THAT CAN HELP ME OUT BECAUSE I KNOW THAT SHE IS…
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stomach cancer at 36
Hello, I am 36 years old and was diagnosed with stomach cancer in April. On June 3rd I had a tumor removed at the GE juncture. I now have only 40% of my original stomach. Two of the seven nearby lymph nodes were positive for cancer. Is this a bad sign? I will be starting treatment very soon. Can anyone tell me about the…
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Eating/Nutrition after Stomach Cancer and treatment
My husband had part of his esophagus and all of his stomach removed July 2003. After radiation and chemo he is now "cancer free". BUT he is having a very hard time keeping his weight on..he is losing constantly. He is having trouble eating..the food seems to stop at his mid chest..and takes forever to filter through. The…
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Trying to Understand
Late last summer I got involved with a man who was on the verge of being diagnosed with "internal" stomach cancer and WE quickly fell in love. Because we lived different parts of the state, most of our contact was online or by telephone. We did spend two weekends together though. During the first weekend he experienced…
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Accurancy of Upper GI Series Test
Was anybody given a normal/negative result on an Upper GI when in reality they did have cancer. I'm trying to find out just how accurate are these tests. I recently had one done and altough it came back normal I still don't feel well. I'm do for an endoscopy soon but I want peace of mind by thinking that it is not cancer…
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Advanced gastric antrum cancer
My father was diagnosed with advanced gastric antrum cancer recently. He took the surgery one week ago. The surgeon found it was advanced than expected. The pylorus is blocked, so food cannot go through it, and stuck in the stomach. The cancer has spread to the abdominal cavity and intestine mucous membrane. The surgeon…
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Adenocarcinoma stomach cancer
I have round and round with my doc's on what i have. after 9 months of chemo and surgery of taking 80% out. They say I have Adenocarcinoma which is a jello type stuff in but some of it hard. I ask them can i have two different kinds? no answer. I go to OSU med for surgery and my home town doc for chemo. Im on 5fu now . Im…
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Radiation
Hi everyone, I am a 38 year old female and have stage 4 gastric cancer. They took 2/3rds os my stomach, all the lining around it and 6 limp nodes. they found cancer in the lining of my limp nodes. I just finished 4.5 months of chemo and starting radiation soon. I'm going to have radiation for 6-8 weeks.The doctors are…
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Trying to stay strong
My uncle was diagnosed with stomach cancer over 2 years ago. He was only diagnosed after many trips to the ER where doctors told him that it was only an ulcer. Come to find out my uncle was in the advanced stages of cancer and had to have a 12 hour surgery to remove part of his stomach, liver, spleen, and kidney. Now my…
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Need your help
Hello, My cousin who is like a sister to me was just diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer. They told her husband that she had a blockage and they couldn't operate because the cancer would spread and she would die in a few days. They have a pump that is draining her stomach of blood. They are sending her home and the…
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What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
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any medicine or food for stomach cancer???
My fathr has got a stomach cancer . I want to know what kind of food is recommende and what kind of medicine he should take?
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Fastening
Please let me know if anyone has used fastening method to cure cancer as per Rudolf Breuss book. Muri
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Stomach Cancer
Hello, Right now all I can give is in God, because there is nothing else I can really do. I am 22 years-old and my 56 year-old mother has stomach cancer. I am very sad at this point, I think my whole family, even our friends are going through a rough time, but I know my dear mother is having the worst time. I would love…
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Bile Reflux
After a stage iv tumor and 80% stomach removal plus Radiation and chemo my eating has slowly returned to a grazing regime and finally a weight gain after a 100 lb loss. A consistant problem from the first however has been reflux because of nothing in place to stop it from coming up. At first doctors were giving me Nexium…
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Newly diagnosed
Hello everyone, My father-in-law just underwent 9 hours of surgery to remove his stomach and most of his esophagus due to cancer. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, but when the docs got in there, they had to take the entire stomach also. I'm not sure what type of cancer he has, and the lymph node biopsy results are…
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how do i continue
it has been 5 1/2 years since surgery. no other treatment required but terrible nights w/acid refluz. tried everything. no letup..giving up
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Chemo
After first chemo and radiation the cancer has srank and doctor was going to remove stomach but at the operation he has found that cancer is olso oround main vain so he could not operate.After the recovery second chemo will start.Is there any one that went similar path.Did the Oncologist recomended to take vitamins or…
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Help! We feel so alone
Please,I'm a new member.My Beautiful 75 year old Mom has stomach cancer.She had surgery on Feb.4,2002 the tumor was diagnosed as adenocarcinoma.She had her stomach completely removed and resectioned,she had radiation that was finished in July,and she just finished the chemo,the first week of Oct.The tests and the endoscopy…
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I am having a fear of cancer and I like to ask
you all some questions. One question is, I had swollen lymph nodes in my abdomen, does this mean a good sign of me getting stomach cancer or esophageal cancer. I am 34 years old and a non smoker and don't drink much but do once in a great while. I like to know what most of your ages where at dx and how old are you know and…
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Pneumonia ( Chemo Side Effect)
My friend's father has been diagnosed with stomach cancer in late April. He recently completed a 5 week Chemotherapy & Radiation treatment prior to the gastrectom(Neo adjuvant). He has been suffering from serious pneumonia for the past ten days, and is presently undergoing a two week course treatment. His condition is…
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CAAT
Hi everyone! As a public service announcement I want to let you all know about the promising cancer treatment called Controlled Amino Acid Therapy (CAAT). I have been volunteering there for 3 years and have seen and heard of many patients responding. I have even answered the phone and spoken to oncologists requesting our…