Hello All,
I am really at a loss as to how to even post but my wife who is 44 years old was recently diagnosed (2 months ago) with stomach cancer (adenocarcinoma) with linitis plastica. We were referred to a wonderful doctor at MD Anderson in Houston who scheduled a laparoscopy and discovered that the cancer had spread to other parts of the abdomen (peritoneum and abdominal cavity and suspected to the lymphnodes since they were enlarged). She then saw an oncologist who recommended chemotherapy. She is receiving chemo every week (six weeks on and two weeks off). Her strength is really low since she is unable to eat and is being fed through a feeding tube in her abdomen. I am at a loss for anything positive for outcomes. Has anyone heard of anyone surviving this? The doctor said that the chemo is for comfort and not a cure. Does anyone know of a good website to get more detailed information? I am in need of something positive to hold on to hope!