It is so, so scary.  My husband was diagnosed with the exact same cancer a week ago and I don't think either of us have actually truly accepted it yet.  He goes for more blood tests tomorrow and then a laporoscopy on Tuesday before we have a final treatment plan in place, which we know is not going to be pretty and will be a long, slow struggle BUT we will get there, we must believe.  Hope - it is what you need to hang on to now, that and the love of your wonderful family

My thoughts are with you all.  

Ruth x 

Thanks for your words, we are, as I'm sure you have been, keeping positive.

I do hope that your husbands results come back favourably and the care plan begins the long and winding path to a cancer free result.

Take care and best wishes to your husband.

Colin 

Ditto Colin x

Hello Colin

I wondered how you are getting on? have you had any news on your treatment plan?  How are you family coping?  Is there anything I can do to support?

Hello my husband has stage 4 stomach cancer/junction of the oesophagus. His only problem initially was swallowing and weight loss...dramatic weight loss 6 stone! He's had first line chemo which did make some difference as he could swallow again, yet the scan showed differently and so he's now on 2nd line chemo. He's doing marvellous let me tell you. He's 43 years old and we've two boys aged 10 & 8 and so being strong is the only option we're willing to take. Good luck on your journey and please feel free to chat xxx

Hello Gemini

Its good to read your post and to hear your husband is doing well.  My husband starts his chemo treatment on Monday (we hope).  We're lucky in that we have got a place on the Neo Aegis clinical trial so we're got the possibility of 2 treatment paths.  Chemo/Op/Chemo (over a 4-6 month period) or Chemoradiotherapy/Op over a 2 month period - should find out which on Frida.  I am dreading the next few weeks until we understand what the side affects will be.  I keep popping onto this forum for inspiration!

Thanks and good luck to you all

Ruth x