HIPEC and gastric cancer

Hey Jake first of all I am so glad to hear that you are seeing Dr.Grotz prior to surgery they said it would take 9 hrs. It took 11 hrs Dr.Grotz checked 27 lymph nodes which were all negative for any cancer so for my surgery I was told there were no complications. I did not have the Hipec because my cancer was only IN my stomach. I had 4 rounds of chemo FLOT than a pet scan Grotz said my tumor was almost completely dead according to the pet scan that was great news so he had me do 4 more rounds of chemo FLOT so here is a rundown of what I had.
Diagnosis in march of 2022 4 rounds of chemo FLOT pet scan 4 more rounds of chemo FLOT than my surgery in August my recovery was very good it was 4 days and on me second day I was eating solid foods. Well I hope this helps if not let me know 😁. Dave

Thanks Dave! I’m so happy for your wonderful outcome! I was diagnosed as stage 4, Mets to my colon and peritoneum. I trust Dr Gratz, have heard nothing but positive about him. I’ve been on FLOT for a year, every 2 weeks with immunotherapy. It’s getting very rough. Dropped the oxcaliplatin bc of side effects.

Okay Jake I wish you the best and try to keep us updated and ya the chemo was pretty rough for me also but I really wanted to fight the tumor with everything I had I will say what did help me was one day after chemo I had IV fluids I do still have my peripheral neuropathy and watering eyes. It’s pretty rough road stay strong. Dave

I’m not sure if I’m a candidate. My surgeon in Ohio says it’s too risky, quality of life issues, etc. I have an appt at Mayo on august 16 and 17 and will meet with a surgeon.

Hey Jake first of all I am so glad to hear that you are seeing Dr.Grotz prior to surgery they said it would take 9 hrs. It took 11 hrs Dr.Grotz checked 27 lymph nodes which were all negative for any cancer so for my surgery I was told there were no complications. I did not have the Hipec because my cancer was only IN my stomach. I had 4 rounds of chemo FLOT than a pet scan Grotz said my tumor was almost completely dead according to the pet scan that was great news so he had me do 4 more rounds of chemo FLOT so here is a rundown of what I had.
Diagnosis in march of 2022 4 rounds of chemo FLOT pet scan 4 more rounds of chemo FLOT than my surgery in August my recovery was very good it was 4 days and on me second day I was eating solid foods. Well I hope this helps if not let me know 😁. Dave

I have been trying to get appt with Dr Grotz and it’s been quite frustrating. I have stage 4 adenocarcinoma - diffused gastric cancer. I will keep on trying, because he seems to be terrific! Thanks for sharing Dave

Hi there. Please let me know how it went at Mayo and what surgeon you met with. I too am stage 4 diffused stomach cancer adenocarcinoma and MSK at old me that I am not a candidate for the same reasons. Thank you. Lissa Canavan sonic997@aol.com 201-747-5872

I’m seeing him next Tuesday. Did you submit your records?

Hi Lisa, I’m seeing Dr Grotz next Tuesday. Not sure I even want to go thru HIPEC. Are you doing chemo at this time. I’m on FLOT with OPDIVO. It’s a huge surgery. Been watching lots of u tube videos and scaring the crap out of myself.

I’m in the same boat…even if Grotz or MSKCC offered it, I’m not sure I’d do it. At least not until I get to the point of no return. I have stage 4 stomach cancer - diffused with Mets
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