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Suggest Risk In Stomach Cancer With Perigastrict Lymph Node

Hi, My Father in law diagnosed with stomach cancer 3 days back. He lost his appetite and he is not having solid food since 18 days.The CT scan report says this is in advanced stage. The report says Perigastric, Peripancreatic,celiac and inflammatory lymph node.Doctor is not ready to provide any treatment.
Pl's suggest.
Thu, 24 Sep 2015
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Hello dear. From your description it seems an advanced form of disease. However first aim will be to build his nutritional status so that his fitness level improves then only he will be able to tolerate the chemotherapy. Hope you understand. Regards
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Suggest Risk In Stomach Cancer With Perigastrict Lymph Node

Hello dear. From your description it seems an advanced form of disease. However first aim will be to build his nutritional status so that his fitness level improves then only he will be able to tolerate the chemotherapy. Hope you understand. Regards