Gastric Cancer: Tony's Patient Story
This gastric cancer diagnosis at a glance
- Sex
- Male
- Treatment
- radiation
- Outcome
- In Memory
Treatment course, step by step
- He received radiation, which caused severe pain and complete loss of appetite.
- Chemotherapy could only be given as an outpatient, but repeated hospitalizations prevented that plan.
What happened, in summary
Tony was 69 when he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. He died on July 24, 2013, only 2 months later and less than 1 month before his 70th birthday.
Chemotherapy could only be given while he was an outpatient. Although he was released from hospital, repeated readmissions prevented that plan from moving forward. He did receive radiation, which caused complete loss of appetite and severe pain.
Before diagnosis, Tony had difficulty swallowing and recurring stomach upset. His wife later hoped greater awareness of these symptoms might help other families seek care earlier.
Throughout the final weeks, Tony remained loving and tried to support his wife, 2 children, and sisters. His wife remembered his strength and gentleness.
Where this story comes from
This is a lay summary of an account first published by No Stomach For Cancer. Read the original in full
How we source and attribute stories Accuracy and limitations
These are lay summaries of published cancer stories, for information only. No two cancers behave the same way, and nothing here predicts your own diagnosis or replaces advice from your oncology team. Read the full disclaimer