Stomach Cancer Diet

I'm sorry this is so long but I'm new to all this.  : )

I'm hoping someone can help me.  My father (67) was diagnosed with stomach cancer (lymphoma), ulcers, and h pylori at Christmas.  His oncologist started him on an antibiotic treatment for several weeks.  Last week, my father's endoscopy showed the h pylori infection was gone but everything else was the same.  He goes to the oncologist tomorrow to discuss the next treatment.  During this time, the doctor hasn't offered any type of information regarding diet, recipes to try, supplements, etc.  My father is now at the point that anything he eats makes his stomach hurt and bloated.  A few weeks ago he was at least able to eat soup, mashed potatoes, etc., without pain but now anything bothers him.  HE IS SO HUNGRY.   I can hardly bring myself to eat when I am around because I don't want to tempt him.  He is losing weight and I'm sure he is not getting the proper vitamins.  Can anyone offer any suggestions so I can help him?  Also, his oncologist mentioned doing another round of antibiotic treatment.  I do not understand why you would take that route if the infection is gone.  Wouldn't it be better to start chemo or some other treatment to take care of the lymphoma that is already there?  I'm concerned that it will spread if it isn't addressed soon.  Thank you for any help and diet info you have to share!

Hi, I had stomach cancer. I was a stage 1.  Last February 28th my surgeon removed my entire stomach. You may want to speak with a surgeon as well as an oncologist. I didn't see an oncologist until after my surgery. I had the same bloating symtems, I was miserable after I ate. I suggest that you take your test results and speak with a surgeon and see if stomach partial or complete stomach removal would be possible. I don't understand the antibotic treatment, it will do nothing to help the cancer. God bless you, if you need anyone to talk with I can be here for you. Cancer is a physically hard disease but, an even more emotionally hard disease to get through especially when you have no-one that understands your feelings unless they have been there.

May God bless you and your father

Belinda R or

On 2/22/2009 DaughterGS wrote:

I'm sorry this is so long but I'm new to all this.  : )

I'm hoping someone can help me.  My father (67) was diagnosed with stomach cancer (lymphoma), ulcers, and h pylori at Christmas.  His oncologist started him on an antibiotic treatment for several weeks.  Last week, my father's endoscopy showed the h pylori infection was gone but everything else was the same.  He goes to the oncologist tomorrow to discuss the next treatment.  During this time, the doctor hasn't offered any type of information regarding diet, recipes to try, supplements, etc.  My father is now at the point that anything he eats makes his stomach hurt and bloated.  A few weeks ago he was at least able to eat soup, mashed potatoes, etc., without pain but now anything bothers him.  HE IS SO HUNGRY.   I can hardly bring myself to eat when I am around because I don't want to tempt him.  He is losing weight and I'm sure he is not getting the proper vitamins.  Can anyone offer any suggestions so I can help him?  Also, his oncologist mentioned doing another round of antibiotic treatment.  I do not understand why you would take that route if the infection is gone.  Wouldn't it be better to start chemo or some other treatment to take care of the lymphoma that is already there?  I'm concerned that it will spread if it isn't addressed soon.  Thank you for any help and diet info you have to share!

Carnation Instant Breakfast is not as bloating as the ensure or other drinks can be. Whatever he can tolerate a little protien powder mixed in may help. Milkshakes with ensure protien powder& frozen bananna.

As for the antibiotic, it could be to ensure all infection is gone before he starts the Chemo, as the chemo can drop his WBC count,which fights infection.

I hope this helps, try popcicles, fudgcycles anything fatteneing you can get ino him.