CancerCompass message board discussion started by jadebear on 2/11/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,20860,0.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My Dad was just diagnosed the on Jan.29th with stage IV stomach cancer.It has spread to his liver,abdomen and most likely,his rectum.The doctor said there's nothing that can be done and he has 2-4 months left.He is almost 78 years old and has had a good life.My question is how bad will he get and how long does a person live once it has spread to the liver.....please be honest. jadebear Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT jadebear, i am so sorry about your news. stomach cancer can be wicked. but...there are some great stories and lots of info on this board.all stomach cancers are different and they all react differently to treatments.are the dr's offering up any treatment options? has your dad considered a 2nd or even then a 3rd opinion. that would be good to do. get another opinion.my dad was diagnosed in july 07. stomch cancer w/ mets to the liver (he has about 25-30 nodes on liver), colon and lymph system. they gave him 4-6 months. they weren't in favor of chemo for him, as my dad said he wanted quality of life. but, my dad had surgery and they were able to remove all the cancer from his stomach. the tumor was in the lowest part, right where it connects w/ the colon. seems that is a cancer they can remove easily. and then he did chemo. he is still with us. and doing well. he is on a big break from the chemo as he did get very sick and weak. but we head back to the dr on march 10th for another scan and to discuss more chemo.stay positive, keep the hope and never give up. i am not gonna lie...this cancer can be fast moving. some of the stats dr's give are right. some aren't. my dad was told that at the 10 month mark (after diagnosis) only 50% of his pt's are still with us. so the odds are just that 50-50. but, tell your dad to do all he can, there is always hope and there are treatments that work!i will keep you and your dad in my thougths. stay strong! never give up! take care, kris  lippygirl Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thanks for taking the time to reply.Unfortunately my dad passed away on feb.15th.,just 18 days after his diagnosis....I'm sad but thankful his pain/suffering is over. jadebear Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT i am so sorry for your loss. my heart goes out to you and your family. your father is at peace and cancer free now. and you are right, he will not be suffering. take care, my thoughts are with you, kris lippygirl Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Jadebear, I hope you are as well as can be expected, and I'm so sorry about your Dad.  I lost my Dad las November, and if anything, yes, it is comforting to know he is now cancer free and happy, not suffering. Hugs... tashfish Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dear JadeBear,I lost my 61-year-old husband to stomach cancer on February 22, 2008.  I am sorry for your loss also.  He was diagnosed with stage IV stomach cancer in February 2005 and the fact that he lived three years is a miracle.  He fought like a warrior against this horrible disease.  I miss him terribly but know he is at peace.Again, I am sorry.Diane Anniedips Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT