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Signet ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) stomach cancer

ntt05r
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Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone here had the experience to share with this type of rare cancer.

My dad was diagnosed with signet ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) stomach cancer in January 2021. He had the surgery to remove two third of his stomach in March 2021 and is now recovering from it.

My brother and I are discussing the next steps. We have consulted a few doctors, most agreed he'd only have 6-12 months left as he is now in late Stage 3. 

Does anyone know whether chemotherapy or radiotherapy would help lengthen his time? We know the process itself is not pleasant so really need ti weigh up different things here.

Many thanks in advance. 

Toby

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  • Hello Toby

    I'm sorry to hear about your Dad's diagnosis. It's obviously a difficult time for you all and I hope that he is recovering from his surgery. 

    Signet ring cell carcinoma is a rare cancer and having looked through the forum I can't see that we've any other members who have posted recently about this diagnosis. 

    The treatment you have for signet cell cancer depends on where in the body the cancer starts. So for your Dad,  a signet cell cancer in the stomach is treated as stomach cancer and you can read more about that on our website here. 

    Coping with a diagnosis of a rare cancer can be especially difficult and it can certainly help to talk to someone. You may find it helpful to chat with one of our team of nurses. I'm sure they would be happy to talk things through with you and offer any advice and support that they can. If you'd like to talk to them they're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope this helps. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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    Thank you Jenn. I will sure have a read at your materials. 

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