Gastric Cancer Stage IV

On 4/1/2008 momwithkids wrote:

 

On 4/1/2008 Paulina1 wrote:

Hello,

My sister has gastric cancer stage IV and it has metastitized... My question is for those of you who have been around some who died from this cancer... What were the signs that they were at their end? How do I know that she is at the end of her battle? She has been feeling very weak,and high fever  

Paulina1:

How old is your sister.  My wife (43) had stage IV that had metastitized to her liver.  She is currently in remission a year later.  Although we did catch it early with only two tumors (stomach 2cm and liver 2-3cm) the ECF chemo regimen worked great for her.  There are other success stories on this site.  Do not give up hope too early. 

 

Hello,

 I read your message and you gave me hope that your wife is in remission.  My sister, age 48, has been dealing with stomach cancer since April, 2007.  She is getting extremely weak, has lost a lot of weight, although, she still has a strong will to live.  Did your wife have surgery or just chemo?  My sister has ascites which needs to get drained every 2 to 3 weeks.  She has been doing quite well, until lately, she seems to be vomiting and has a hard time eating.  I am hoping that there are miracles out there.  This is such a nasty disease.  Good luck and please respond with how things are going.

 Cheryl

Cheryl:

 Sorry to hear that your sis is not doing well. 

My wife did NOT have surgery although our oncologist had suggested it but our second opinion from Sloan Kettering was so VERY against it.  The thought was that since it had already spread, there was no reason to just cut out what you could see on the scan IF there were micro cells floating around.  Also, if she had surgery it would have delayed the delivery of the chemo.  Who knows, it all seems a bit of guess work to us.  My wife still has an advantage since we caught it very early.

Keep the faith, I am hopeful that she will improve. 

Our Best Wishes and Prayers

Steve

Hartford, CT