Question 1

how bad is stage 3 stomach cancer? what are the chances of survival and or how long can one live?

Accepted Answer

Can be cured.: Stage iii stomach cancer can potentially be cured with aggressive treatment that usually includes surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.  It is difficult to give exact numbers for survival without knowing more details of tumor size, number of lymph nodes involved, etc.

Question 2

i have had a dull ache in my stomach for three weeks now. no other symptoms. is it a possibility that i have stomach cancer?

Accepted Answer

Stomachache.: There's a difference her between "possible" and "probable".  Is it possible, sure.  Is it probable, no.  That being said, though, an ache that has not relented for three weeks should be investigated for cause.

Question 3

help! could stage3 stomach cancer can be cured?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I'm sure you have been told it will take a full court press to lick this. Both surgery and chemotherapy. If this is you, you are young and should try and pursue all options. There are several excellent cancer hospital close to you, and a referral could be helpful if one hasn't been initiated.

Question 4

what are survival odds for early stage stomach cancer? its stage 1, so is it likely it can be cured? will i have to worry about it coming back?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Would need more information on tumor size, location, cell type, and surgical margins but stage 1 would have the best results & best survival statistics. May likely need repeat endoscopy & biopsies in the future to watch.

Question 5

pls give guideline to cure advanced stage of stomach cancer?

Accepted Answer

Advanced stomach: Cancer, or any advanced cancer, is probably not curable.  Consult with an oncologist, who can suggest treatment to hopefully keep the cancer from progressing any further.

Question 6

i'm givin three lortabs aday, my doctors is now thinking that it wasn't my heart but stomach cancer, pain has been worse, took 4 in 24 hour.im i safe?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: You didn't say what strength you were taking but if you have been taking this amount (3 a day) for awhile it shouldn't be dangerous. Do you have stomach cancer? That might require different or stronger medication. You need to discuss with your doctor.

Question 7

mom has stomach cancer that spread to the pancreas. surgery on stomach done, pancreas was left untouched (for medical reasons). possibilities of cure?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: Whemn stomach lesions spread to the nodes mosntly along the lesser curvature, they can then transfer to adjacent retroperitoneal nodes, those behind the stomach in the lesser sac where the pancreas is found.  Those nodes are part of the nodal system than has to be dissected.  Pancreas should not be removed but instead RT and chemo given for suspected residual  disease.

Question 8

what is life expectancy for someone in stage 3 stomach cancer that refuses to take therapy

Accepted Answer

GOK=God  Only Knows: Patient has the right to accept or refuse any therapy. I am just hoping that you are fully informed about the disease, prognosis, treatment options, pros and cons of treatment etc -before you make your decision. Only god knows how long one is going to live. Having said that, when the cancer is not treated-it makes it almost like a stage IV disease- the 5 year survival for stage IV is 7%.

Question 9

how common is stomach cancer in the u.s., and does it mostly affect certain types of people, such as meat-eaters?

Accepted Answer

Not very common: Stomach or gastric cancers have decreased in the US since the 1940's. There are some stomach cancers however associated with H. pylori stomach infections. Smoked foods, excess alcohol intake, and cigarette smoking may be associated with stomach cancer. It is more common in other countries than the US.

Question 10

i have an endoscopy for barretts every 2/3 years. can this also detect stomach cancer?

Accepted Answer

: If the endoscopy extends to examination of the stomach it would be useful for detecting stomach cancer. Talk to your doctor to ensure that the examination extends to the stomach and is not limited to the esophagus.
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Help! could stage3 stomach cancer can be cured?

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What are survival odds for early stage stomach cancer? its stage 1, so is it likely it can be cured? will i have to worry about it coming back?

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Pls give guideline to cure advanced stage of stomach cancer?

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I'm givin three lortabs aday, my doctors is now thinking that it wasn't my heart but stomach cancer, pain has been worse, took 4 in 24 hour.im i safe?

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Mom has stomach cancer that spread to the pancreas. surgery on stomach done, pancreas was left untouched (for medical reasons). possibilities of cure?

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What is life expectancy for someone in stage 3 stomach cancer that refuses to take therapy

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How common is stomach cancer in the u.s., and does it mostly affect certain types of people, such as meat-eaters?

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I have an endoscopy for barretts every 2/3 years. can this also detect stomach cancer?

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