On 5/19/2008
rachMN wrote:
Hi Millie:
You must be one of the .lucky ones to get an early diagnosis before it spread? (stage I or II?) My daughter has stage IV spread to the abdomen and has been getting chemo for 18months , the doctors say that with stage IV surgery doesn't cure it so we opted to not put her through that. We also found out that the cancer in our family is genetically acquired and I found out 2 mohts ago that I also am at risk for getting it so I may have a prophylactic total gastrectomy in the future , am expecting my biopsy results this week. Glad they caught yours in time! Did they test you for the CDH1 gene too? Teri
Hi Teri;
Thank you for your wonderful message. Yes, I do honestly feel blessed to be a survivor of almost 6 years. I believe I was stage 3 or 4. So sorry to hear about your daughter. I'll send my prayers for all of you xoxoox.
I had the genetic thing - forget the name of it - but looks like a worm. It's in our family.
I hope your biopsy results go well. But you will have to keep an eye on your symptoms all the time ok?
Look forward to talking again soon....
Take care,
your new friend
Millie xoxoxox :)