My grandad has been having problems eating feels like it wasent going down for 3 months he has now been diagnosed with stomach cancer and they say theres nothing they can do though today hes had a stent fitted to make him more comfortable while eating,hes always been an active healthy man non smoker all his life no drink etc..he still does his gardning and riding his bike?But we know what cancer is like as my other nan died from lung cancer.We would like to know any one else who has been throught this with a family member if so how fast do they go down hill and how long as has he got left?
2007-01-26 08:13:09 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
It sounds like your grandfather has lived a good life and now he may be facing the final steps in his journey. The fact that he has been an active and healthy man may mean that he may well live longer with his cancer than someone who has secondary health issues. I do not know if he has elected treatment or not? Perhaps you are jumping ahead of yourself here . . if he is relatively healthy and asymptomatic he may not go down hill for quite some time, if ever.
You should not concentrate on what time he has left . . instead concentrate on the quality of time he has. Treat him as you always have and enjoy his company as much as possible. But, I don't know if you should count him out quite yet.
2007-01-26 08:47:48 · answer #1 · answered by Panda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandmother died from stomach cancer. Sorry to hear that. She had stomach cancer in the 60's, when chemo was not an option yet. She lived for 4 years with it. She had her good days and her bad days. You will notice there will come a time when he may not have much stomach left, but he will still be hungry at times. A person's smelling senses do not go away with cancer. When she would smell something cooking that she liked she would want some of it, and we would give her some. It would only go so far, and end up in a bag attached to her side, then we would just clean it out. You will notice significant weight loss. It all depends on how long a person lives with cancer , many factors are involved. If it spreads to other area's of the body, his will to live, and medical treatment. Everyone is different. Again I'm sorry about your grandfather. Good luck and God Bless
2007-01-26 08:34:56 · answer #2 · answered by MASSTUDENT 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've been through it. My father died of complications and I've lost patients to cancer. The quality of life as well as the quantity vary with the specific type of cancer - some are more agressive than others - and with the primary location and any metastases and with the particular individual. Attitude has a profound impact. Some people who have a very treatable cancer deteriorate quickly and die. Others outlive all the predictions. I'm afraid there's no answer to your question.
2007-01-26 08:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear about this. Every one is different, so it would be impossible to accurately say how long he has left. and the cancer you grandmother had may be very different to the symptoms your grandfather experiences. Taking one day at a time is the most important approach; trying to enjoy living as much as you all can. After all, it seems as though he is active and staying positive which is great. Good luck x
2007-01-26 08:21:55 · answer #4 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A very good friend of mine had a rare cancer of stomach lining. He didn't last very long, only about 4 months. Each person is different though as to how fast the disease progresses.
I hope that he's pain free and can continue his lifestyle until the very end.
Luckilly, your granddad is older and not as young as my friend was. Small comfort, but at least he's had a long life and got to see his grandkids.
2007-01-26 08:24:01 · answer #5 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Donald is right. You do not have cancer of the stomach or colon. I have had it and know all about it. You are worrying for nothing. I not saying you don't have irritable bowel syndrome or something wrong in your diet or something but you DEFINITELY do not have cancer.
2016-03-29 03:52:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately your grandad will probably go downhill pretty fast, the old man who lived across the street from us got that and he didn't live very long. Sorry about this, it must be hard on you. I'm not sure how long he has left, it depends on how far along the cancer has gotten.
2007-01-26 08:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa. My friend's boyfriend, who is only 23, is suffering from stomach cancer. He has lost alot of weight because his loss for an appetite. Each day he says he's feeling better, but when we see him, he looks like he's feeling worse. From what I've heard, surgery is an option. I guess it would depend on how severe it is. I don't know much else about his prognosis, so that's all I can tell you. Please try to stay positive throughout the entire situation.
2007-01-26 08:27:19 · answer #8 · answered by lyndsie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In 1990, I had Hodgkin's Lymphoma, stage 3-B, but I've survived. My doctors were great people. Ask your doctor what you can expect, he will be able to give you a good idea because he has examined your grandad. Best of luck
2007-01-26 15:52:00 · answer #9 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just read your Q's about your granddad.i thought i too had stomach cancer'but it;s a cyst by my intestines'and have to have a major surgery;without i will have a cancer without any thing to help it...it;s a very hard time for him 'but as long as he's positive andstrong'he can go on hopefully a year at most..it depends on his body'and how that cancer goes thru there,,,cancer is the worst disease known to mankind.it takes baby;s mothers sons grandpa's and everyone in between,,,he;s lucky to have you there for him at this time of sorrow and pain...good-luck and god bless you and yours,,,,
2007-01-26 09:40:05 · answer #10 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋