CancerCompass message board discussion started by LearningDaily on 5/7/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23831,0.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My mother in law was diagnosed with stomach cancer 12/07 and has already undergone intensive chemo & then a partial gastrectomy (4/18).  They gave her chemo first which lasted for c. 2 months and she had "push" chemo as well as a pump she wore every day.  After the surgery they said that she had some stomach cancer on her colon but didn't see anything else.  I'm guessing she's Stage 3A just from what I found on the internet.  She told me today that it's adenocarcinoma and that they'll be starting her on some nutrition thing through her port.  They have been changing her treatment plan it feels like every day.  The latest is to do 5fu chemo for a while and then the radiation depending on her response to the chemo.  I just feel like I'd like the Dr to explain more to her, tell her more about her cancer and give her a realistic prognosis.  Just reading over some of these posts it seems like the struggle can last for years and there is really no cure.  I just don't even know what to ask anymore and am afraid we'll miss something. It's hard to advocate for someone if you don't know what to advocate for.  Just looking for suggestions, tips, and a realistic look at where we're at right now.   We're living in different states and can't physically be there for her so part of this is frustration at feeling helpless to assist!  Thanks for listening.  LearningDaily Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT