Looking for hope - Stomach Cancer

Somebody I love very much is currently battling stage 4 stomach cancer. 
 

When diagnosed 6 months ago it was stage 3, and chemotherapy was attempted before planned surgery. Unfortunately surgery was deemed impossible when the day came as tumour had not shrunk but slightly grown. 
 

There is still no spread to other organs or lymph nodes, and a treatment plan is being put together (non curative)

What I am wondering is it there anybody out there who has been in this situation who has had a turn around in the cancer? Or whom has been in this situation for a number of years and managed to keep the cancer contained? 
 

any advice or hope is greatly appreciated. 
 

thanks

Harmony 

  • I am waiting for endoscopy and the other one down the throat.I have very bad symptoms in my tummy and have lost all my appetite and hardly eating anything.It feels like a weight pressing on my upper tummy all the time and it hurts.I have it 24-7 with no respite.I am scared to death and get very depressed wondering what is going to happen.It's devastating both to not only the patient but family too.All I know is what I have read up about it.My GP only said because I was diagnosed with low iron and anaemia from a second blood test that he wanted to check for anything bad.I go for the procedure on Dec 6th but I honestly am scared of what they will find.I cant think about anything but this bloated tummy feeling and nausea as it never goes away.I am sorry for pouring out my feelings this way and pray your loved one's cancer stays contained.I understand that with proper treatment it can be kept at bay for a number of years.I don't know anyone around me that has been through the same procedure as your loved one but I give you both my heartfelt sympathy and wish wish wish it turns out well for you both.God Bless.

  • Hello, thank you for your reply and please don't worry at all about pouring out your feelings we all need to do so during these incredibly stressful situations. 
     

     Am so sorry that you are experiencing this and feel so scared, it is an awful worry. Wishing you all the best for your appointment on the 6th, feel free to message me privately if you would like to talk.

     

    god bless you too.

     

    harmony