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barbie101
barbie101 CSN Member Posts: 2
in Stomach Cancer #1

hello everyone, i am 18 years old and almost died of stomach cancer. I was wrongly diagnosed and no one knew i had cancer until i was on my deathbed. I had a partial gastrectomy and am struggling with my recovery. I don’t know anyone my age that has had or has cancer. It is very difficult.

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  • Craig48
    Craig48 CSN Member Posts: 34 Member
    #2

    Hi Barbie,

    i’m an old guy but still cancer free after five years. Read my posts on this thread for all the background.

    Craig48

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  • mendozatisha
    mendozatisha CSN Member Posts: 1 *
    #3

    hello, I’m so sorry, I was misdiagnosed also thinking it gallbbladder cancer. Now I’m stage 4 and praying chemo works. I should have pushed it more than I did. Pray you are healing well. Continue your follow up

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  • Arx001
    Arx001 CSN Member Posts: 57 Member
    #4

    Hello barbie101

    I’m sorry you go through this at a very young age. You deserve better days. Just writing here, expressing your frustration and pain can help you emotionally. It seems the community here can give you a certain support. I’ll do my best.

    You were burdened with a horrible nightmare at a very young age but I hope that you may soon come across a beautiful and rewarding transition hopefully giving you a deep satisfaction in life. I wish you a quick recovery.

    Best wishes.

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  • stevenkopacz
    stevenkopacz CSN Member Posts: 11 Member
    #5

    I'm so sorry, 18 is a tough age to go through this. You're still growing and learning. Just know that you did nothing to cause this and it's happening TO you. Most people will NEVER fully understand what you're going to go through for the rest of your life.

    That is so frustrating and sucks cause cancer is so evasive and tries to hide. Mine looked like regular stomach uclers until it was biopsied. That's good you have some of your stomach, that is going to be SUPER helpful in the future, trust me.

    Find people online through instagram! https://www.instagram.com/stevenkopacz

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