Hi Toby, 

I lost my 60yr old sister to SRCC it is a rare cancer and she was told even after a full stomach removal the chance of survival is slim. Had we known what we know now i honestly dont think she would have had the operation to start with. Big operation to be told they hadnt been able to take it all away. She struggled to eat after the op which was a big problem. Then started chemo which made her really sick and lifless. Just wanted to tell you our experiences of this dreadfull disease.

I wish you and your family all the best, and hope if he does take Chemo it works for him 

Debbie

Hi Debbie

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my post. I am so sorry for your loss.

Would you mind if I ask which stage she was in when first diagnosed and how long she had since then?

As for my dad, the operation was inevitable because he coudn't eat solid food at all. After the surgery he is actually eating better.  

I understand chemo is horrendous and in some cases (like my dad's) it doesnt buy a lot more time hence the hesistation. 

Thank you for sharing.

Toby

Hi Debbie

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my post. I am so sorry for your loss.

Would you mind if I ask which stage she was in when first diagnosed and how long she had since then?

As for my dad, the operation was inevitable because he coudn't eat solid food at all. After the surgery he is actually eating better.  

I understand chemo is horrendous and in some cases (like my dad's) it doesnt buy a lot more time hence the hesistation. 

Thank you for sharing.

Toby

Hi, she wasn't well for a while no energy and lethargic. She went to doctors a few times was giving her tonics etc. Then one day she collapsed at home when the ambulance arrived she had less than her lifes blood. She got blue lighted to hospital was in 2 weeks thats when they found it.  She needed to have 3 bouts of chemo before operation. Had it, few weeks to recoverthen needed further chemo. She didnt manage to have it all cos she was too ill with it lost over 4 stone. She lasted 6 weeks in hospice it was horrendous. 18 months in total from finding out. Hope this has helped you abit Toby. 

Debbie