Linitis plastica stage 4

My dad is a very active pensioner who has been diagnosed with stage 4 linitis plastica. It has spread from his stomach to around abdomen. It has apparently been there a considerable time but is hard to diagnose. Hence the advanced stage.

I am so afraid of what is ahead for him and have no idea how long we will have him. He is now being tube fed through his stomach and is probably only about 7 stone. 

Has anyone any experience of this horrible cancer. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Dizzy1633 although I'm sorry about your dad's diagnosis.

    I've had a look through the forum for you and found a discussion that was started last month about linitis plastica so if you'd like to have a look and reach out to the members on there do be sure to click here.

    We also have some information about linitis plastica on our website but our lovely team of cancer nurses are available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m if you'd like to talk things through with them as well.

    Best wishes to you both, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator