she was rushed into hospital with a burst ulcer, when they operated they found a vicious cancerous stomach and had to cut the whole thing out, she survived only four weeks. Why didn't the camera investigation pick up anything? I realise that even if it had, it wouldn't have made much difference to the outcome but even so I find it quite disturbing!
2006-09-02 11:17:56 · 14 answers · asked by geraldine 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I would like to extend my sympathy to you for your loss.Bad things happen to good people and we don't know why. Perhaps she had a fast growing aggressive cancer.I lost my sister with brain cancer . She was the sweetest most loving Christian I knew.I miss her as I'm sure you miss your Mum too.I am glad you shared your loss,even thou' I have no answeres for you. God Bless you and give you comfort.
2006-09-02 11:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by nancy e 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry for your loss. Cancers, especially of the stomach, occur in what is called interstitial tissues, and it usually requires a biopsy of an ulcer to find it. Untill very late in the disease process it isn't visible to endoscopic exam. The bleeding ulcer your mom got could have developed anytime in the months following the endoscopy, and you are right, even had they found the ulcer and biopsied it, there would have been little difference in the outcome.
2006-09-02 11:26:05 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is so sad.
I had one done when I was 14 and it turned out I was a lot sicker then than I thought. Mine is a chronic condition though and not cancer.
The only thing I can think of was the lining of the stomach was so puffed (there are folds that overlap in there) that the camera gave a false negative.
I am truly sorry for your loss.
2006-09-02 21:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ulcers are very dangerous...they can often turn cancerous. I'm sorry that had to happen. It shouldn't have happened. If she was being investigated for pain then all I can say is the doctors are just plain incompetent. In these days and times you have to be your own advocate and if you're in pain and they say it's nothing...wrongo...get another doctor, another second opinion...push for more testing. They have machines, CT scans, MRI's, gallium scans which pick up soft tissue cancers, and bone scans which pick up bone cancers, so these are the types of tests that should be conducted for cancer. They are expensive but hey they are worth it for peace of mind and early detection.
2006-09-02 12:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is unfortunately very sad that this sort of thing keeps happening. It is awful for those suffering and those left behind.
I honestly do not know why this was not picked up but, I would strongly recommend you have counselling for your loss as bereavement can affect us in different ways and sometimes when we least expect it.
Do you have family members you can talk to about your concerns?If you do, maybe have a chat with them too as they may be thinking the same thing but, they may think it will upset you to talk about it.
I hope you have good friends and family to continue to support you because no matter what your age, you will need them.
2006-09-02 23:05:35 · answer #5 · answered by Happy. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly sorry to hear about your mum!
My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer about 6 months before he died, at first he seemed no worse than before the news was broken to him.
The consultant did mention radium treatment but on a "wait and see" basis of regular check ups.
I believe in my own mind now the consultant knew straight away the final out come of my dad through experience and told him of possible treatment to keep is faith and spirit up through the inevitable happening
2006-09-02 11:34:32 · answer #6 · answered by Russell B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps it was inside the stomach walls that the camera cannot detect. The camera only shows to surface to see if there is an ulcer.
I am so sorry about your mom. Bless you.
2006-09-02 11:21:17 · answer #7 · answered by Nana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sorry, i can only imagaine your distress, and i sympathise with u, the medics of today do seem to be very negligent, my uncle too, was diagnosed for years with stomach ulcer and was treated with pills, then it turned out it wasnt ulcers but he had cancer of the gullet he lasted 13 months from the date he was diagnosed then sadly passed away, it is very disturbing how the NHS is negligent,...hope ure ok..take care !
2006-09-02 11:25:46 · answer #8 · answered by cassey s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that technical aides are only as good as the people who operate them, or those people who examine the results. Ask questions of the medical staff involved. You have every right to do this. Sorry for your loss.
2006-09-02 11:26:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the area infected was on the outside of the stomach's lining rather than the inside of the lining or something.
My sincerest condolences.
2006-09-02 11:25:30 · answer #10 · answered by StephenD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋