Thank you for starting this thread Rich.
It gives folks a chance to say stuff about themselves, despite the mean-spirited comments made by others.
An update to my brief history here:
I was diagnosed with stage 1 stomach cancer 13 days ago. I didn't really comprehend what that meant until I had my 1st radiation therapy session. Then sh*t got real for me.
Since then, I have had 5 sessions of radiation therapy which has been less than pleasant.
I had a gastroscopy on Friday after my last treatment and the 2 malignant growths have reduced by 25% and 33% respectively. Also the 3 polyps in my duodenum have been reduced to almost nothing.
Today I reached a personal milestone: I managed to eat a meal of roast chicken and vegetables AND kept it down. I've also now gone 3 days without losing weight.
I'm cautiously optimistic that this thing has been vanquished.
I have 5 more radiation therapy sessions and then we (me and my wife - who has been my pillar of strength) will find out what the deal is.
Cheers,
Peter