**Lisa, the biopsy came out, it's stage II. Many lymph nodes are affected. 15 out of 25 taken out. It doesn't sound promising, does it? I was actually surprised it wasn't already stage III granted he could not eat or drink anything before the operation. I am still optimistic. Am I wrong to be?
K- I was so relieved when I saw this. No, you're not wrong to be optimistic- stage 2 is relatively early and the prognosis is good for the tumour caught at this stage- I can give you the statistics if you'd like them, but I feel relieved that they caught this early; it's very rare to catch stomach cancers at stage 1. It's also good that they removed the lymph nodes, rather than leaving them in there- this is the optimal way to treat this type of tumour. Will your Dad now go on to a chemotherapy? If so, it may be worth considering a clinical trial if possible as there are some promising looking new therapies being tested at the moment. I can try to find details of which are ongoing in Greece/Athens if that would help. (((((K)))) I am rooting for your Dad, and you. This is not going to be easy on your Dad, but he sounds strong, like you.
Originally Posted By: Kalni
He said he wants to come home,
Fell off my chair! Excuse me while I get back on it again.
Originally Posted By: Kalni
he scared he hasn't changed any (while I have) and that that will take us back where we were. That's no news. But he was more concrete and talked about how the future might be. He said THERE IS NO ONE else. That he is so preoccupied with this he can't even enjoy a drink with his friends (or GFs if I may add).
WOW! So does this mean he realises he has issues he needs to work on? And is he going to do the work?
Originally Posted By: Kalni
She told me he has no guilt or he is not thinking about coming back because of his sense of "duty".
Brilliant- he actually wants to come back to the sunshine. Not surprising, you're one hell of a woman K!
Originally Posted By: Kalni
"No way. He is right before making a decision and if he comes back, I can tell you it will be a conscious and very well thought decision". (Amen!!!).
Roll on July! This is such great news and I'm so happy for you K! How are you feeling about it? Happy, ecstatic? Ambivalent? (Can you tell I'm trying to get my feelings out there?!)
