CancerCompass message board discussion started by Papaw on 2/28/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21467,0.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I posted a message on a couple of weeks ago in regards to my dad who is 68 having been diagnised with stomach cancer.  Well now he has been diagnosed with barretts junction with focus on adenocarcinoma.We have to go get a PET SCAN on monday the 3rd and possibly be scheduled for surgery on the 4th and or 5th.i wuold appreciate any thoughts or word of incouragement,however I can accept the truth.We know that we are in for a long year if things last that long.  THANK YOU Papaw Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 2/28/2008 Papaw wrote:I posted a message on a couple of weeks ago in regards to my dad who is 68 having been diagnised with stomach cancer.  Well now he has been diagnosed with barretts junction with focus on adenocarcinoma.We have to go get a PET SCAN on monday the 3rd and possibly be scheduled for surgery on the 4th and or 5th.i wuold appreciate any thoughts or word of incouragement,however I can accept the truth.We know that we are in for a long year if things last that long.  THANK YOU I wish you and your dad improved health.  My thoughts include: has the cancer been staged, since treatment options change with the extent and/or spread of the cancer.  In my research it is important if he proceeds with the sugery that an experienced surgeon does it.  Complications are reduced and outcomes improved with experienced surgeons.  Have you gotten alternate opinions prior to the surgical intervention to ensure that this is the recommended treatment for his condition.  That is about it for now.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your dad.  momwithkids Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT