Thanks for posing your experience I am 35 years old and I was diagnosed with lung cancer … I had my surgery in june 2011 and I started chemo last Monday my doctor said I was not going to loss my hair do to I’m getting low chemo .., I feel weak and miserable …, I’m stress and have lots of pain.,. These white spots may become larger and join together and form patches known in medical terms as plaques. I have my LAST chemo on Nov 11th, and I was looking for information on recovery, trying to figure out if I could prepare myself for the next powerlift in March. Since I had surgery in June to remove part of my esophagus it has been hard to eat like I use to. You are an inspiration to all of those who are going through this terrible disease, I too was dx with stage 4 lymphoma 2009, it was watch and wait, til this july a lot of pain on my left side of the rib, catscan showed that the lymphoma is active so therefore, started chemo this wednesday. I’ve been doing this twice a week (plus walking) in weeks 2 and 3 of each 3 week cycle. It gives me and many others the hope that’s we can return to our own NORMAL, with a little of hardward work. Thank you for your insight and very helpful tips and procedures to fix the monster Windows. I had Chemo and Radiation for breast cancer , its been 7 years and each year since I have gotten another illness , diabities, osterperosis, High Coleserol even on a great diet doesnt controll it , Fibromalgia and now they are checking for MS , I was a healthy strong never sick a day in my life before Chemo it destroys you and there is no turning back , im waiting for another disease to pop up , its good that I battle this with good nutrition, exercise and a pill for every ill or I swear I would be dead , I was told after I took Chemo that any desease that was in my family genetics befor me I could possibly develop , I wish I would have known this when making the choice to take it , I was soppossed to take Tamoxifan after only did for 8 months as the Dr told me the possibility of getting cancer somewhere else from it was a good possiblity , I threw it away , as If I got rid of one cancer I surly didn’t need one somehere else, I’m still alive , continue to work but the muscles and joints are always soar now , Thanks to Chemo I am alive , but I am dead to . I’m so happy to find the breakdown of how you recovered. Really discouraged just want to get my strenght back. Most often, chemo is a systemic treatment, meaning the drugs enter the bloodstream and reach almost all areas of the body. Thank you! My oncologist recommended it to me based on what her patients told her, and I would recommend it to everyone going through chemo or post-chemo. Although some types of skin cancer occur in puppies, the most common case is skin cancer … I was in very good shape for many years and even competed in figure competitions 7yrs ago. Only had 5 cups of Decaf coffee and sweeten it with Agave Nectar. *Stomach cancer facts medical author: Charles P. Davis, MD, PhD. What do you think? To all those with cancer – Please don’t give up. Hydration is vitally important for your body to take in the toxicity while flushing it. You inspire me , I had my last treatment 3 weeks ago I’m so discouraged , I’m more tired then when I was receiving treatment , no hair growth , my skin look so dull and under my eyes I now have dark circles and to top it off I’m fat I use to weight 127 now in 141 I’m so scared I will never look the way I use to, I am on antidepressants because of this . If you choose to grow your hair out (as some people do once they have the chance), keep in mind that these measures will need to be continued for some time, and some people with long hair note that their chemo … I was determined to keep my life as normal as possible. May you continue to heal and experience a full and beautiful life. Any suggestions on how to manage this would be greatly appreciated. thanks for the post pal, i have just finshed 8 month of chemo and cant wait to recover, i was looking on a time frame for my recovery and by the looks of your, hopefully mine will be simlier thanks. I'm happy to say that on this, day6, I'm starting to feel better. In other cases, stomach cancer patients may mistake their symptoms for a common stomach virus. After 18 weeks – My hair was normal again. Thanks for posting! It lists every type of cancer and the vegetable that are essential to the body. I am 33 yrs old.. I am 22 years old and just finished 6 months of chemo. It will repeat 3 times and then Radiation process. Chemotherapy drugs travel throughout your body, killing cancer cells that may have spread beyond the stomach. I lost my hair but I do not care , I want to live. Learn more about how it works, what to expect during treatment, common side effects, and other FAQs. I can’t rally myself to do anything. All the best for your future. But what really helped was the Whey Protein smoothies I drank every morning and afternoon, along with the organic vegetables & beans, organic fruits, organic chicken, wild fish, quinoa, brown rice, and bread without soy. Afterward, my belly was distended and I was told this was normal and would go away over months and that chemo would help "dry that up". I am still finding it a bit of a struggle to get to my normal life, but as eahc day goes by i am getting stronger thanks for your post. Chemotherapy can be given before surgery to help shrink the cancer so that it can be more easily removed. Only took the multivitamin, extra vitamin C, magnesium and cranberry pills (for kidneys) on the 3rd day. Hello Dan . Imaging tests used to look for st… It appears normal but, will still take another 6 months to be as resilient as before. I had a cancerous fibroid on Uterus 39 yrs old- just finished chemo last month. There where people saying “you will never be the same”, “your hair will come back different”, “your energy will never come back” etc… This was all untrue for me. Talk to your doctor about other ways to prevent infection during post-chemotherapy time. I completed all treatment at the end of May. Your health care team can tell you what activities to do … Its so large that its actually painful to walk around. He sent him for tests and it was found he had stomach cancer. But seeing ur pics does motivate me much. You gave me more information then any of my doctors could, probably because they haven’t been through what we have and are going through. Do the following to protect yourself and others from chemo: Keep your chemo in the original package. My hair looked like it was going to be really gray all over, but the very dark brown (almost black) has over powered the peach fuzzy, gray. Fudgie ... Thanks. B6, but my chiropractor had me bump it up to 150 mg daily after my last chemo. Now I keep my Zantac, Pepto Bismol and my Queasy Pops handy... This is strictly the effect of the drug on my body. WOW what an inspiration you are to no only your younger generation but to us “Old Grumps” (70 years old) even more so. But I do have a question, I have chemo every 3 weeks, and this thursday, the day after my chemo felt great so went for a walk. Loved your post! I will start Chemo in a few weeks and have been terrified that my life will never be the same again. Symptoms Share on Pinterest Stomach cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide. I was Dx on March 4 , 2011 with esophageal cancer I am a 28 year old mother and wife. They expected you to walk one mile everyday. Abdominal pain: This is rare in colon cancer. He had a central line and gastrostomy line fitted to help him recover from both surgery and treatment. was walking like “Fred Sanford”. I know this is a process and I am pleased to have modern medicine. IM chemo is given as an injection deep into a muscle in your arm, thigh, or buttock. I will get my last treatment on July 31, 2020. Wow, I had no idea, sounds like you have made a wonderful and awesome recovery. I find your story extremely uplifting. I am 4 weeks out of chemo for breast cancer. Glad to know you can heal back 100% ;), URGENT – MY Mother is around 70 and she got operate and removed her right breast then Doc started Chemo but at the 2nd dose her Platelets got rapidly down and left 27% and she Paralyses 35% with minor attack even now recovering fast. Those of you going through this please pray and go to mass, God was my light during those dark days. This was the most necessary journey that God wanted me to be on. I found very little encouraging news and scared myself quite a bit. After 9 weeks –  At this point I was able to start exercising and my energy started to normalize ( Not sleeping 14 hours a day ). Hope to be better than ever. I am 30. In that case, a simple flush with saline will do. Have read several cancer books, and they do attribute to sugar feeding cancer cells, and alcohol also not being so great. Avoid being around people with colds or other infections. I had no family history. Swelling is no joke ecspecially in the stomach. By the time I started chemo, six weeks after surgery, I was able to wear jeans and sleep on my stomach. 3. Thanks for listing what goes on with cancer. ... Stomach bloating, ... doctor may also recommend adjuvant chemotherapy (chemo … When you’re going through chemo, you’ll likely want foods that are soft on your stomach and easy to eat — while still being nutritious. I am glad that things worked out well for you and that you have a positive attitude, because I believe that is half the battle. It’s been one month since my last chemo and I’m already feeling 1,000 times better. Added to it; the way you eat and breathe contributes to the cause and can make your belly bulge out even more. 19 years later in March of 2016 I went for my annually checked and the test results came that I had cancer in stage IV metastasis in my bones, some lymph nodes in my lungs. The doctor will feel your abdomen to see if there are any abnormal changes. Reading what you wrote makes it feel possible. Here, she answers every question you've ever had about the cancer treatment. When the signs and symptoms of stomach cancer are not apparent, the disease may reach advanced stages before a diagnosis is made. In the beginning I did not feel doing any exercise, you need to push yourself to go out there and start, then increase gradually.This is the only way to get back your health. I say this not for vanity reasons but moreee for pride and a fighting stance. Best wishes However, if the symptoms persist beyond 24 hours, or become severe, the patient must seek immediate medical help. One cause is tearing (perforation) of the bowel. Mary, Thanks alot for this… loved it , u really made me feel much better, I finished chemo 5 days ago, and wouldnt even picture how to get back on track . This discussion is closed to comments. My 8 year old went through 13 hour operation having a massive skin and muscle graft , 7 months chemotherapy and 6 weeks radio, he lost his eye due to the cancer and also his socket and cheek bones. I’m grateful to God and people like you all. To start a new discussion in this community, please click here. 1 year on and had a check up with the amazing doctors who saved his life and they can’t believe how well he is full of energy no lines in anymore but gaining a good weight. In other words, the normal wave-like action that moves stool through the bowel may be faster or slower than usual. Thank you Leah. I believe that diet does have an important role. The needle is attached to the tubing. However I maintained my protein smoothies and tried to eat well. I am going for my 5 chemo,,I am trusting God that my level goes down again. In this article, we look at how to recognize, diagnose, and treat stomach cancer, as well as the risk factors. I am 3 treatments away from finishing Chemo and was curious to know how long it would take to get back to some normalcy. Now I make sure I am weighed every day of chemo, before and after treatment and keep a record of the weights so I will know if I need the Lasix. I went through stem cell transplant 3/18 this year at Duke….used chemo and radiation…..here at 3months post I am in pulmonary rehab and struggling with a reduced ejection fracture and chocolate colored skin to the degree very close friends don’t recognize me…..I feel stronger each day although I rest as much as possible I have returned to my second job, out for the summer for school, but plan to return late August…….keep your stories coming….I am 68-like the older gentleman expressed, you are an inspiration to an old girl……determined to get this done :-), Thank you for sharing your motivating journey!! I was diagnosed with cancer at 23 and went through four rounds of chemotherapy last year. It comes off perm in 4 weeks and then I will have surgery 5 weeks after that. Questions I frequently get asked by friends and other patients is what it does to your body and will you recover 100%. I am interested to following Dan A. Blog but not sure how. My oncologist had me take 50 mg daily of Vit. In this procedure, x-ray or ultrasound equipment, a peritoneal port and catheter are used. Thanx for the insite. for my mother treatment to get away from cancer? Looking forward to corresponding with you through my ordeal. My last chemo treatment is Monday, July 25th and I am happy and relieved. I have cancer in my colon, stomach and liver. I can do this too. God bless. Routine blood count monitoring is a crucial part of chemotherapy. I have always been in good shape with strong lean muscle and little fat. You know for the first time in my life I have a full head of long curly hair. One more thing: I know it sounds kooky, but acupuncture has helped some–the pain in my hands has decreased. :0). They gave me antibiotics because they said they saw a thickening in the lining of my intestine. This can be done with screening tests like a colonoscopy or a stool test you can do from home. He died July 10,2012, the day after his 61st birthday. Often, for stomach cancer, chemo … I started chemotherapy in December of 2015 thru March of 2016. When I really felt and still feel like Im not being listened to, understood, or taken seriously I leave a message or occasionally have to talk to a nurse, I actually preder leaving messaged as I either ramble upset or angry and sometimes I say- I dont feel ok. Something is really wrong. Chemo Mouthpiece™ discusses what they look like and how to treat them. Thank you so much for sharing this. They did a CT of my abdomen when I was in the ER, and simply told me there must be an infection so they put me on antibiotics. … I am moving to another state next month with my oldest daughter. Whatever feels best to you is best for you. hi. Thanks for all of the info man. — Thanks for your story to. ( Be the same afterwards ). Today the swelling is way down, and the pain is minimal. My sister in law was just told today she must endure 5 months of chemo. I had chemo belly that seriously affected my ability to breathe and it turned out that I was fluid overloaded (too much hydration fluid with the chemo fluids). Now I am walking about 12 blocks every morning and this is before I go to work. I need help! Dan, thanks for the inspiration! (I had her going to that same chiropractor during her treatments) So I told the chiropractor and he told me that when you have cancer treatments, you don’t have the energy to exercise which oxygenates the blood. I have just gone back to the gym – taking it slowly and really hope to go back to work at the end of the month. Thank you for posting this information. It has really helped reduce the numbness/tingling in my hands/feet faster than I thought it would. Don't worry if nausea has made it impossible for you to eat well or if you haven't put on much weight yet. Diet: Nothing special… Went to a normal diet, drank alcohol, little fast food, not on a schedule, etc… It is safe to say that if you give yourself a more strict diet you would recover faster. At 47, I want to live a long life and enjoy it!! ... Stomach bloating, ... doctor may also recommend adjuvant chemotherapy (chemo after surgery) if cancer has a higher risk of coming back. i do think at some point i will be close to 100% as i was before. Did you lift at all after chemo. Give yourself time to recover. It contains a tube that fits into a vein as well as a port outside the vein, just under the skin, that allows the patient to receive injections of drugs. Because I reacted to the meds, I had to deal with all of the pain without any pain killers. Oral chemotherapy (chemo) is medicine used to shrink a tumor or kill cancer cells. Any thoughts if I should try and bulk up before the. This week has been excellent! I can’t seem to get myself back out there. I will write more on other aspects of the whole experience in other posts. Pregnancy checklist at 11 weeks pregnant. My weight was 9 pounds over my baseline when I was fluid overloaded. It looks like you are in great shape, keep it up. This can actually be damaging to the heart. This helps move the drugs through your body. About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. Thank you dan, u really provided me hope in my mind. Back at the gym and now just waiting for my hair to grow back. the chemo may produce in my body, you look great, and best of luck to you! Let me start by listing what changes your body goes through from JUST the Chemo ( Not of the meds ) in little detail. Most patients with early-stage stomach cancer have no symptoms of the disease. So when not necessary best to use natural things to heal the body. Makeup covers easily. Thank you. I had my first round of chemotherapy, Cisplatin and Pemetrexed, this past friday. It could possibly be a side effect of the chemotherapy. Soreness may cause pain while eating or swallowing. At the age of 36 years I was diagnosed with breast cancer , stage I, I went to 5 round of chemo and I had mastectomy. Medical Care simply isn't what it used to be. It is best to read this information with our general information about chemotherapy and the type of cancer you have.. This occurs when your body breaks down tumor cells rapidly after chemotherapy, causing a low blood calcium level, high blood potassium levels, and other electrolyte abnormalities. As soon as they open your file they will see you were in the ER and yet you're still in pain. I am back to my better eating habits and have eliminated sugar and other bad foods. Acne-like red bumps, often forming … I have bloating from not perfect on schedule number 2s, and I take anti nausea meds almost daily. Hey thanks so much for the info. I had a lumpectomy with lymph node dissection in October of 2015. My doctor was very vague about why it was happening..”everyone is different”.. “poison leaving the body” but, I suspect that the single dose of Neupogen was to blame. Dan – how are you these days in mid of 2020. Congrats on your battle against cancer. Basically I did a search and read many nutrition and cancer books. Chemotherapy was absolutely awful Of course I would have to take off work every other Thursday and on Friday I had to go back to the oncology center to get hydrated for 2 hours because of the chemo but I went to work right after that. God Bless! this is so very inspiring to all cancer patients…this will give motivcation to not give up and go on with thier lives… thank you so much…. This type of belly sticks out and is made of fat tissue that accumulates due to a decreased production or impaired release of bile, associated with low blood sugar levels in the morning. Although starting treatment like chemotherapy can be reassuring, it can also be confusing and scary. I have been in chemo since June and will finsh December 2nd. Thanks again. I ended up in hospital with diviticulitis after the first session. It is just so nice to see hopeful news that I will be the same after all this. Yes! Your doctor can look for signs of cancer. always been active and healthy . Really hard to exercise? But when I read your story I have hope. AFTER chemo, my belly … Give yourself time to recover. I am 56, diagnosed with colon cancer last October. Sometimes the rash leads to peeling and lesions as well. I have gained ten pounds, my hair is very thin, and I have nerve damage to my feet, I am looking forward to recovery. It’s people like you that gives other cancer stricken individuals the hope and courage to continue on through all the pain and misery searching and reaching for a really good outcome. I am very thankful in advance for your advice and help what should i do Now ? Thank you for posting this. Blood from in the bowel becomes dark red or black and can make poop stools look like tar. Thank you so much for sharing this. What does the equipment look like? I’m so scared it will come back but for now I just want to be in remission and get to feeling healthy again. Choosing hearty-yet-healthy foods is a good way … Such poop needs to be investigated further. I was in good shape before and will get back to my work out as soon as I can. Chemo is intended to destroy fast-growing cancer cells, but it can also have some harsh … Dan, it was interesting to ready your progression, and happy you battled it and doing well!! and obviously found the “Love of your Life!” I AM SO VERY GLAD FOR YOU! Right before I started chemo I researched on the Internet about the long term effects it would have on my body. I am back 90% normal. Happy Birthday, With my beautiful wife at Kawika & Morgan's weddin, Sunset with Seattle friends #OneMonth #Tustin #2-0, Missing Device Power Management Options (FIX), App Scaling on High DPI Displays (FIX 2019), Force Cortana To Use Chrome & Google – Windows 10, Two Finger TAP Right-Click on Synaptic Touchpad, Adobe App Scaling on High DPI Displays (FIX). Don’t know if she is ready for your blog yet, but I will forward it to her when she is! Of course; he is much older so it may take longer. But, thanks for sharing. I wish you well and all the best for your future. CADD Pump This stands for Computerised Ambulatory Delivery Device. OH yes , and I’m so glad you made it your a healthy young person and I’m glad you were able to bounce back its an inspiration to see you healthy and strong. Yeye Gogo Nana, An addend…………….I wrote about my husband’s small cell lung Cancer. I like this blog it is very nice to read. The stomach is a hollow organ that liquefies food and is part of the digestive system. Your post really helped. I ran cross country in high school and used to run six miles a day; now I have trouble lasting 15 minutes on a treadmill. Here are 10 foods to eat during chemotherapy. Carmen were you weighted before and after chemo? linda nov/ 15/2020 my husband age 68years old had stage 3 bowel cancer 3 rounds of chemo and 21daysof tablets. Chemotherapy (chemo) is used to shrink the tumor or kill the cancer cells. Shiam- My own experience; it’s now 7 months after my last dose, and I am playing normal tennis once a week, going to the Gym twice a week, and golf twice a week, yoga for 1 hour every morning. I am interested in following Dan A’s Blog but not sure how. i have worked my way back up to walking my dog about 5miles per day, i just turned 47 yrs. Really lost a lot of wight 30 lbs and mostly muscle mass. A tiny camera to see inside your stomach (upper endoscopy). I was diagnosed on April 1, 2011 with Breast cancer and had surgery April 25th. Be kind to yourself as you recover, and be selfish because I hear that it takes about a year to recover from the effects of chemo and or radiation. I took Miralax twice a day every day during treatment. I began chemo exactly after 28 days of surgery. Such poop needs to be investigated further. It has been rough but I have always been positive and I have kept my sense of humor. This is a very inspring story I was diagnosed with colon cancer stage 4 have finished chemo been 3 months and almost a month out of radiation all I can say is to God be all the glory because without him carrying me through this I dont know how i would have made it through you are so blessed, continue to share your story with the world because it really helps others to know your struggles and how you servived through it all blessing to all of you. Unexplained, persistent nausea or vomiting; Unexplained weight loss Congratulations and thanks again. Please Reply my post ASAP so that i can keep my mind right way with her right treatment. Be sure to return to the ER if you feel like the swelling is causing difficulty breathing. Trust I will be able to put some weight back on before I start my final therapy. I am scheduled for my next round of chemo in 4 days so I am hoping it doesn't happen again. Chemo was tough… pain, fatigue, reflux, severe constipation, developing shingles, etc. Glad that you are doing SO WELL. Chemotherapy-induced abdominal pain, cramping and flatulence: Chemotherapy can cause both increased (rapid) and decreased (slow) motility of the intestines. As far as side effects, I have had most of the ones that you experienced. Did you find it difficult to lose the weight? All I am going to go into detail about here are the effects Chemo has on your body and how long it took for me to get back to normal. The rash looks like thick, white cottage cheese spread over the infected area. Carmen, thank you all for the suggestions I will definitely start a Miralax routine, but so far no one has done anything to help me. My last chemo was March 23, 2015. After starting chemo, I called a really good chiropractor who also does acupuncture and made an appt to have my immune system boosted. I did gain weight and really packed the pounds on and your right it is all fat. I am not eating sugar, a lot of vegetables specially green. and not only was this not stated to me before hand I was told I would be feeling better in 6 months to a year not the case ☹ I cannot tolerate tamoxifen I tried and felt like I was still on chemo and there were no Guarantees that it would keep my Cancer from coming back somewhere else !! His stomach gets full of fluid and he has to go to the ER every so often to get his stomach pumped. A chemotherapy port is a small piece of equipment that a doctor implants into some patients undergoing cancer treatment. I was diagnosed with stage 4 Lymphoma. If they didn't, they should have. I had a lot of questions about getting back to normal and this really helped! It was difficult to get out of bed and got only a little better as the day went on. I was cutting it every 2 weeks… It started blond… Went curly… And is now 100% the same way it was before Chemo. Lost my hair and gained so weight, wouldn’t it be great if it were the other way around!? I feel very good it’s been a month now and I am doing radiation now for Breast cancer. I quess that is nothing in regards that like you I can bounce back and live a long and healthly like. Believe it or not I ve put on 20 kilos which is really depressing as I find it hard to work out. I am a personal trainer and I just finished up 6 months of hard core inpatient chemotherapy & found your recovery intersting! Hi, Have just read your posting. I dont remember what type of anesthesia they used all I know I was out like … Please adv. Ever since my stomach area has swollen to twice its size. It's important to eat healthy foods during chemo, but this doesn't mean you should eat light foods. Call your doctor's office again and make sure they deal with your issue, that's what they're there for. 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