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Treatment
Hi, recently my brother in law was dianosed with stomach cancer and we are all trying to find the best place for him to recieve his treatment. We are not too sure if Japan is a good choice for treatment but we understand that the rate of survival is higher there. Please advise if you do know where or who is the best doctor…
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is there any hope out there
I recently found out that my dad has advanced stomach cancer. He went in for an operation on Mon morning to have 60% of his stomach removed, because the doctor had been pretty sure that the cancer had not spread. However, when they operated they found that it was much more advanced than originally anticipated. I'm…
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Father diagnosed with stomach cancer
Hello, My father has just been diagnosed with stomach cancer via CT scan and endoscopy. We will be consulting with a surgical oncologist this Friday and a medical oncologist on Monday. But I had a few questions regarding the CT results, the Gastroenterologist failed to decifer it for us. "There is markedly abnormal…
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Recommendation for oncologist
Can anyone give me a recommendation for a cancer center in Michigan? Any recommendation for a Medical Oncologist and a surgical oncologist? Thank you, Anandhi
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In remission from stomach cancer
Hi, my name is Paul, 39, from Hockessin, Delaware. I was diagnosed with stomach cancer (a tumor half the size of my stomach) in June 2003. I went to the University of Texas' M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. It is the number 1 cancer research and treatment centers in the nation and the world. I underwent 6 months of chemo from…
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Stomach Cancer
Hello, My dad got diagnosed with Stomach Cancer in June(he didn't have any symptoms at the time). He had surgury to remove a wedge of his stomach (palliative laparoscopic wedge resection) and the surgeon noticed multpile leisons in his Liver area. (approx. 1.5 and 1.2 inches the largest onces). He is 65 yrs. and in good…
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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…