Stomach Ectomy Surgery?

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Stomach Ectomy Surgery?

by generic613 on Fri Oct 23, 2009 05:51 PM

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Hi, my question has to do with my father in law who has just been diagnosed with lung cancer with metastasis to the stomach.  He had prostate cancer about 2 years ago, was treated with radiation, and went into remission.  Now he has stomach & lung cancers.  My question is whether a possible treatment would be removal of his stomach and the affected lung.  Would surgery to remove his stomach (all or a portion of it) and a lung be an option for treatment?  He's 70 and I don't think he'll be able to tolerate chemo and I don't know whether he can have any more radiation.

Thanks

RE: Stomach Ectomy Surgery?

by Vinyt11 on Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:49 AM

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Everyone's cancer and situation is different, but I had adenocarcenoma with a large tumor growing in the opening of my esophagus.  I had half my stomach and two inches of my esophagus removed in Feb. of this year.  I am 46 years old though, not 70.  But at least you know it is possible.  Blessing on you and your Father in law.

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