Signet ring cell cancer - timely treatment

g123

A couple of weeks ago, my mom was diagnosed with stomach cancer. After a series of follow-up scans and a laparoscopy (which felt like a rollercoaster ride with torturous waits!!), the doctor diagnosed her with T2N0 - still relatively early stage.

However, her endoscopy results were already suspicious of cancer back in July (3 months ago!). We are very concerned because it has been over 3 months without any treatment. Her first chemo is scheduled in 2 weeks, but knowing the aggressive nature of signet ring cell, I am so worried that it might keep spreading. If I had control over the schedule, I would start chemo this week.

Any info/shared experiences with Signet Ring Cell Cancer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

refahcs

Hello, Sorry to hear about your otherwise healthy mother. I hope she is still fighting the good fit. My dad got his stage IV signet ring cell diagnoses today. I know every case is unique. I was wondering what your mother's journey has been like? Anything you would be willing to share would be helpful.

nijm12

My husband was diagnosed with this type of cancer. It is an aggressive type. We did 4 rounds of chemotherapy and now we are scheduled for surgery. His lab results after the chemotherapy are all good which makes him a candidate for the surgery. I am worried about the surgery.

refahcs

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1720605#Comment_1720605

Yes, very aggressive. My dad starts chemo next week. They will revisit his progress to see how he does after the first couple rounds. Surgery is not an option at this time. But maybe it will be after a few rounds of chemo, like your husband. He was feeling ill at the beginning of October 2024 and did not get a diagnosis until December 2024. Precious time was lost. By that time it was stage 4. He is 80 years old. He has lost 40 lbs, but is stable now. I am worried about chemo.

nijm12

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1720610#Comment_1720610

My husband is 75 and he handled the chemo very well. He was also going to an integrative medicine doctor where they gave vitamin C infusions twice a week.

refahcs

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1720614#Comment_1720614

I will look into that. Thank you.