my mom has gastric cancer(stomach cancer) is she going to die?
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I'm going to post an answer I wrote for a similar question many weeks ago - I hope it helps:\n\n"...is she going to die?"\n\nI can't help you with the average survival time. Doctors and Cancer Research Center websites can give you all of the specifics. I can tell you, however, not to get bogged down with statistics. Statistically speaking, the chances may be low. But you can't focus on the numbers.  My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma almost 6 years ago.   Them he was diagnosed with testicular cancer about a year and a half ago.  If we would have listened to survival 'statistics' either time, he would have been dead in spirit before he even started treatment.  Make sure you and your mom stay focused on complete healing.
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First, please accept my sincere condolences.   I lost my dad the same way about 10 years ago.  I'm going to be brutally honest with you because you need to know and knowing what is coming will make it easier for you to deal with.  Her lungs will fill with fluid.  They may try a couple of times to drain them but, eventually, they will advise that treatment is no longer effective.  They will keep her heavily medicated with pain killers, usually morphine.  Morphine effects different people in different ways.  Some sleep, some hallucinate.  Be prepared.  At the end, she will lapse into unconsciousness.  Her breathing will become more and more labored and, eventually, it will just stop.  \n\nBe there with her as long as she is conscious.  Let her tell you how much she loves you, even though you already know that.  She needs to say goodbye.  In that last vigil, hold her hand.  She'll know you're there to ease her passing.\n\nGod bless you and give you peace.
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I do not have it, but I have a condition that can lead to it.\n\nI hope your mom has been diagnosed early... for her, and for you and the rest of your family.  \n\nLook it up on the net.  Web MD whatever, Google it, Wikipedia.  I dont want to tell you anything, you need to read it for yourself *and this d*ck telling you your mom is going to die... GO TO HELL MAN! what a jerk*\n\nI dont know how old you are.. but regardless.  Read what you can, understand as much as you can absorb... and love your mom and be a good girl :) \n\nGood luck to your family, I wish you the best.
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Yup, U want die, dont you? Tell you what, think of it that way, do not ever tell me that you are the most unlucky ones on this earth, no one is, as long as they are born. You are chosen among maybe thousand of infant to be on this earth, and as long as you are not in Africa, you can get over your problems. Of course, I am not your mother, but I can advise you to make the best out of life. From what I heard, a cancer patient has more hope than you. Anyway, get conselling, and always remember, we are here for you....(well, not we as in WE, but u know, ur parents and all that...., although i have a feeling they aren't...) good luck.
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I have heard that she has cancer. I'm not sure what type but that is what has been going around. Whatever it is, I hope she gets better. That's seems like too much pain for a parent to bear.
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She is entirely too young to be doing this.  Is she sickly?  My mom is going to be 60 this fall and she works 2 jobs and is a totally vital healthy woman.  I just turned 40 and we both work at the same Mental Retardation Facility as RNs.  I have the utmost respect for her skills as an RN and she is as sharp as a tack.\n\nPerhaps she needs to get a boot in the bottom to get her to see that she is not living, but merely existing.  \n\nIf she complains about the food, say "You have a kitchen in your apartment, go find something to eat if this doesn't suit you.  Otherwise, please be quiet about it."
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I think its best if you personally help her--if worse comes to worst scenario happens.\n\nAs of the moment, try to ask your nearest government office and present her situation.\n\nI do hope you mother will get through all these trials. Good lUck!
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I am so sorry to hear about your family friend and hope you are providing support and understandin right now....the fact that she has secondarys (the cancer has spread to  another part of the body) is , I will be honest, worrying.  I know how awful this illness can be and how devastating it can be especially when the person has been healthy....my dad got cancer...he didn;t smoke, he was active and healthy....by the time he was diagnosed he had secondarys.  The chemo might be there to ease the side effects rather than cure or extend life...she needs to know which it is in her case....my thoughts are with your friend and all who love her right now...I do wish you well and hope that any news she has is positive.  Keep us updated? and if you need to chat...feel free to mail me
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i'm really sorry to tell you but malignant means that it is cancer.  if she has a lumpectomy (removal of the cancerous lump) or a mastectomy (removal of the whole breast) the cancer will be gone, unless the doctors determine that it has spread or not.  don't worry, my mom had breast cancer about 5 years ago & she had it removed, did chemotheraphy (which is probably what your step-mom will do), & even radiation for extra measures.  she is fine today & even considered a survivor!  but i know how you feel.. always have hope & be strong!  :)  and remember: they're coming out w/new cures & treatments everyday!
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From what you wrote it sounds like a lymphoma type cancer or breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes and to the soft tissues which attach to the sternum but not inside the bone itself which is a good thing.  \n\nI can't give you the odds of living because I don't know her full history with cancer, family history, health issues she might have, how long since she noticed this, if it's the first test, etc.  But I can tell you that people are living with cancer like people live with asthma or diabetes.  \n\nIt sounds like she would need chemo and radiation to shrink the masses, then surgery to remove what they can, then more chemo and radiation, then physical therapy.  If they remove the lymph nodes which it sounds like they would be thinking of that, she probably would have a good chance to develop lymphedema, which in that case, I can help you with those issues but the first issue is cancer treatments.  What does her doctor suggest?\n\nI'm a cancer survivor and believe me if I got the diagnosis she did, I would opt for heavy duty chemo, radiation prior to surgery, then surgery for them to take out what they can, then more chemo and radiation and kill the stuff off, then you have to monitor things.  Has she had a PET scan?  I would say with the involvement of soft tissues, lymph nodes, she needs one to be sure it hasn't spread anywhere else unnoticed.\n\nHer odds aren't lost with the right treatment, she needs to keep a positive attitude and you need to show her alot of support because I imagine she is afraid, depressed, and worried about the odds and treatments and how she is gonna feel.
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Praying is a good thing then act on your prayer. Cancer is a terrible thing and if I had Cancer, I would be looking for a hundred ways to prevent my body from suffering. I hope you can convince your mother to help herself though the process. \n\nAvocado with Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon\n\nHere’s a recipe that will make you go to the bathroom in a couple of hours.\n\nPeel 1-2 avocados\nAdd a little sea salt\n3-4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (to taste)\n1-2 tablespoons of lemon (to taste)\nMix all together and spread on your favorite crackers\nHave a good time eating\n\n\nYou might want to give her some Chamomile tea, Essiac tea, Kombucha Tea, Ginger Root Tea, and Green tea are ways to soothe her stomach. \n\nI would also have her do the water cure and drink 6-8 glasses of distilled water with a pinch of unrefined Himalayan pink sea salt in distilled water. Also add 12 grains of brown rice to every gallon of distilled water she drinks to give her proper minerals to improve bowel function. Consider a coffee enema to start a stopped bowel function. \n\nConsider giving her a tablespoon of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and honey is carrot juice three times a day.\nIf she can handle a dash of cayenne and or turmeric then even better.\n\nMega Doses of Vitamin C could restore her bowel movement and immune response. Whatever you do, there is no time to waste. Stick with whatever is working abd throw out the rest.\n\nYah bless.
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Please remove the very thought that your mother is goin to die. I know its easily said than done. But if you are sad, naturally your mother will look more sad!!! Make her feel happy by doing what she likes!!! What she loves!!! Do not show the traces of sadness on your face. \nI too am praying for her well being!!!\nRemember one thing, your mother is not going anywhere but just discarding this body and going to another!!! All that matters is the SOUL!!! So, she loves you and so do you!!! She is with you and will be with you!!!
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Hi Patz! I have really good news today and I'm glad that your question was still open.My mother was diagnosed with cancer almost a year ago and I was devastated by this news.This past months were by far the most difficult of my whole life! I've been living whith her and we had the opportunity to talk a lot,to became even closer than we already were.Yesterday,I took her to the doctor and he told us that her body is finally free of the cancer cells.I was so happy and so relieved! We know that this can came back any time but,for now,we are celebrating life! I can't think of better news!\nMoon :)
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Stage IV is usually considered the last stage of cancer before it takes over your body and death occurs.  She should agree to have the Dr. check her lymph nodes and other organs, because Stage IV usually means it has spread there.  Luckily there are treatments that can extend her life and hopefully put her cancer into remission......Good luck and God Bless
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Be there for her every step of the way. Its very hard going through chemo and radiation, my son has been battling cancer for the last year. The thing that helped him is his family and friends that have been there from day one, giving their love and support. Be there for her give her strength and courage. Pray, prayer is an awesome thing. Tell everyone you know to pray. Keep your faith and just give her lots of love and hope. Dont give up, I know its very hard, the worst thing for her and your family is to give up. Keep fighting cancer is beatable. Its not the end of the world there are so many cancer survivors out there. I will keep you all in my prayers, Take Care and God Bless.
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I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Any time one has a major surgery there is a chance of not making it through the surgery My mom,in 2003 went to her doctor(regular visit) and he sent her to the hospital they ran the usual tests and told her they would not release her,that she had no choice but to have a quadruple by-pass.So she did,she came through the surgery fine. It took a few months for her to regain her strength,she never seemed to recover from a deep depression.18 months later she died peacefully in her sleep.What concerns me,the quadruple was a fairly new venture in heart surgery at the time.Within 6 months of her surgery,her boyfriend was told he needed the same surgery.and one month later mom's younger brother was told he needed a quadruple by pass.at the same time  a friend of mine had the surgery then the doctor tells his wife she needed the same surgery a month or so later another friend of mine had to have the same surgery!These people live in different states But...they were all on social security and medicaid or medicare.There may not be any connection or anything.But it just strikes me as odd that all these people I know had to have the same surgery.I have even wondered"were these doctors using these people as guinea pigs for practice? My Mom was 70 when she died.There's no doubt that many people need this type surgery.Maybe I am just being paranoid!I guess I am still very upset at the fact the doctor said the surgery would add 10 to 15 years to her life.Her death was totally unexpected.She was not complaining of pain or feeling sick or anything. I pray your Grandpa will have a good out come on his surgery!
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Tell her that there are over 100 alternative cures for cancer, which her doctor is not allowed to talk about, even if he knows about them.\nThen do some research, find the right one for your mother, and help her to get the cure that she deserves.\n\nYou can start your research on my web page at\n\nCancer\nhttp://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer.html