On April 21, 2008 I was diagnosed with Gastric Cancer but later after a certain stain was performed and 2nd diagnoses of Metastized Breast Cancer to the bones, (slow growing for 19 years and showing up in my stomach) inerable. Metastasized from my lower spine to my stomach.
I had breast cancer in 1989 at the age of forty with both breast removed. Cancers were Lobular Carcinom insitu and invasive, ductal and pagets disease. Went through six rounds of chemo, pretty tough stuff back then, have had pretty good health since then until this. I started gaining weight. My stomach would ache or hurt and to get it to stop I would take over the counter anti-acids, purple pill, and etc. I found if I kept something in my stomach the pain wasn't so severe. Doc thought I was feeding an ulcer. But no lab reports say it is metastic breast cancer estrogen receptor positive. I'm told I'm to be greatful for this. I am on the drug Femara daily (oral chemo-hormonal therapy) and zometa infusions for the bones. Onc. will monitor. if my cancer does not react this medication then regular chemo is in store. Has anyone else had this thing. Good bless everyone. Sable