Hello,

My dad has just been diagnosed with a tumour at the top of his stomach where it meets the esophagus. It's stage 3 and because he had a heart attack two years ago he isn't a candidate for chemotherapy or surgery. He was offered either two weeks radiotherapy, which would give him up to a year or four weeks of treatment, which will give him longer. 

This has been a terrible shock to all his family as he is otherwise in great health and has so much to live for. He has chosen four weeks of radiotherapy. Has anyone else been through radiotherapy for this long? I'm so worried about the toll this might take on him. Obviously it will be worth it if it prolongs his life but the doctor said it will be gruelling and at 80 years old this is a big worry. He's optimistic and is a very positive person. I can't find anyone who has had the same treatment so would love to hear from anyone who has had radiotherapy alone for this or stomach cancer.