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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…
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stomach cancer
my husband is 51, he had his stomach totally removed in Jan03,had his fist chemo treatment in March with no side effects but alittle rash. went back to work,working 16 days in arow, felling well.now he is almost finished his radiation 5 weeks total, but is loseing weight even though he eats quite well,all the doctors say…
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Peritineal Carcinomatosis
I was diagnosed with stomach cancer-Peritineal carcinomatosis right after New Years. I went for surgery on 1-22-03 but they decided not to remove my stomach as planned because it had started to spread. I will be starting chemo in a week or so in hopes of shrinking the tumor and hope that i can go back for surgery to remove…
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Still dealing with the news!
I am a 46 year old male. My 86 year old Mother was diagnosed with inoperable stage 4 stomach cancer about 4 weeks ago. I am devastated, and going through alot of emotions right now including "cancer anger", which I call it because I am angry that it could strike someone who loves life so, and who is so happy and upbeat.…
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent survivor looking for others to join me in the fight. email me at CelebrateLife@sbcglobal.net
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Passing by......
I just found out my Dad has stomach cancer. I believe he is in the IV stage of the cancer because surgery and/or Radiation is not an option. All we have left is chemotherapy.... I get the results on Monday 28 of January. I am so so scared. I guess I grew up with the mental thought my dad is "Superman". He never drank or…
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after stomach cancer
Please, is there someone that can tell us if the dry heaves, phlegm and the tightness ever go away after the treatments are over? My husband will recieve his last chemo treatment this Thursday (may23) We cannot seem to get any direct answers from the doctors...
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stomach cancer
My 84 year old father was just diagnosed with stomach cancer. He has decided not to have any treatment. Can anyone tell me what I should expect? I do not live near him. My mother is going to be primarily responsible for his home care and she will not ask questions. What should I ask her? What can I tell her? Thank you
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Symptoms
What are the signs of stomach cancer? I have had colon cancer, and I swear now more than ever I have a little more heart burn. I dont want to sound silly or anything but at my age I would like to catch things if I can. I am only 27. I had my surgery in 97' and went thru 6 months of Chemo. I am doing fine now except for…
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Surgical Resection
I am seeking information about after effects of gastric resection surgery. I have had the surgery removing the upper fourth of my stomach and two thirds of my esophagus to remove an adenocarcinoma tumor at the gastric-esophageal junction. This was nine months ago. In the last couple of months I have developed a good deal…
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cutting edge plus alternatives
lipitor + clinoril may work in adenocarcinomas. would take clinoril 200bid + lipitor 80qd with misoprostol 200tid to prevent bleeding. adding the diabetes drugs avandia or actos may potentiate this combo. remember, these are less toxic than chemos. they should always give dendritic vaccines for cancer. C-statin, from…
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Courage
My dear father was diagnosed with cancer today. After having removed a polyp from his lung 1 metastasis was found there. I was told by a doctor that it looked to be a "solitar" metastasis and the primary source (which is supposed to lead to the stomach) must be found as soon as possible. Now he will be examinated until the…
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76 Year Old Mom with Stomach Cancer
My mother recently had her entire stomach removed, spleen and part of her esophogus. She currently has a drain and attached drain bag and a J tube for feeding. She cannot have anything by mouth and hasn't since her surgery on Jan. 10, 2001. Does anyone have a similar experience? Have you ever been able to eat and drink…
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confused
I don't know if this is the appropriate place for my concerns but no Dr in my area can see me for another 3 weeks and I'm going crazy i just wanted to know what or how people's symptoms started out. I know no one can give me Dr advice but I would just like to know if my symptoms are about the same the ER dr seems to think…
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Please read and respond..Stomach and bone cancer
Hi. My name is Soo. My best friend found out he had stomach cancer about 6 months ago. He is only 19. Y does it seem like he is the youngest guy to ever get stomach cancer? Anyways, my question is to anyone who can relate to him. He got surgery and removed 3/4 of his cancer in his stomach. But a couple of days ago, he…
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Hello!
Is there anyone out there with esophageal/stomach CA?
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Bowel movement
I had a total gastrectomy in August 2000. I am 71 years old, have recovered reasonably well, however after having lost 18 kg.(am now 49kg) I can't put on weight.My main problem is bowel movement which causes me enormous pains. Anybody out there who could suggest help?