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Intestinal Metaplasia: What do you do to lower the risk of cancer?

Posted by evapa @evapa, Apr 22, 2021

Has anyone been diagnosed with intestinal metaplasia? What does your doctor recommend? I was just diagnosed and am very anxious about it because of the risk of cancer. Would like to hear your experience with it. Thank you.

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parlophone1267 | @parlophone1267 | Feb 17, 2024
In reply to @riflemanz64 "My ex GI Dr. told me I might have stomach cancer and he sent me to..." + (show)
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My ex GI Dr. told me I might have stomach cancer and he sent me to an oncologist. The oncologist told me I have a better chance of getting prostate cancer than stomach cancer. He told me the 2 worst things I can do to myself is to drink booze and smoke. I avoided salty and smoked foods. I ate a lot of steamed chicken breast. I avoided acidic foods.

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are you on the "no sweets" programme as well? I'm definitely new at all this and, upon examination, had a pretty horrible diet in the past :-/

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riflemanz64 | @riflemanz64 | Feb 16, 2024
In reply to @parlophone1267 "I received the diagnosis of intestinal metaplasia and, much like many of you, it's really gotten..." + (show)
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I received the diagnosis of intestinal metaplasia and, much like many of you, it's really gotten to me. I understand that there are many different contributing factors that make it more / less concerning; however, it is my understanding that it turning to full on GC is fairly low. My only dietary advice was to avoid smoked and salty meats, like hot dogs, salamis, etc and no smoking. I've decided to eliminate practically everything from the plate including all cheeses, sweets, Italian foods, Mexican foods, sodas, chips, fries. Quick question though - am I looking for absolutely NO sugar and salt diet? What's worked for you?

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My ex GI Dr. told me I might have stomach cancer and he sent me to an oncologist. The oncologist told me I have a better chance of getting prostate cancer than stomach cancer. He told me the 2 worst things I can do to myself is to drink booze and smoke. I avoided salty and smoked foods. I ate a lot of steamed chicken breast. I avoided acidic foods.

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mimisayhi | @mimisayhi | Feb 16, 2024
In reply to @parlophone1267 "I received the diagnosis of intestinal metaplasia and, much like many of you, it's really gotten..." + (show)
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I received the diagnosis of intestinal metaplasia and, much like many of you, it's really gotten to me. I understand that there are many different contributing factors that make it more / less concerning; however, it is my understanding that it turning to full on GC is fairly low. My only dietary advice was to avoid smoked and salty meats, like hot dogs, salamis, etc and no smoking. I've decided to eliminate practically everything from the plate including all cheeses, sweets, Italian foods, Mexican foods, sodas, chips, fries. Quick question though - am I looking for absolutely NO sugar and salt diet? What's worked for you?

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Also, exercise ! esp walking. I was diagnosed with a 6mm small intestine tumor(very small) 3 mos ago. per my most recent pET scan the tumor is gone! BUT still having surgery monday 19th to remove surrounding tissue and lymh nodes.

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mimisayhi | @mimisayhi | Feb 16, 2024

The biggest positive change was getting a juicer and juicing every day. (I use celery, cucumbers, green apple and lemon with a little ginger root. )

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mimisayhi | @mimisayhi | Feb 16, 2024

be careful to replace any nutrients lost from cutting out these foods. I take good probiotics, B12, C and D3 and a multivitamin. I quit a lot of those foods PLUS more and got Anemia. I cut out coffee, sodas, all meats, ALL processed box and can and frozen foods. Ieat a lot of fish, chicken, turkey and greens. SUGAR is enemy #1. Also fruits are good.

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parlophone1267 | @parlophone1267 | Feb 16, 2024
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I have some abnormal cells too along with chronic gastritis, I also had H Pylori too which is a risk factor. Get checked for that. I also have Barretts Esophagus which is in remission due to my taking of PPI's and a strict low acid diet. NO booze, No smoking. No soda! Drink water, decaf green tea, unsweetened almond milk which is alkaline. No mexican, Italian or FRIED FOODS! It's scary thinking about stomach cancer.Do what you can to put the odds in your favor.

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I received the diagnosis of intestinal metaplasia and, much like many of you, it's really gotten to me. I understand that there are many different contributing factors that make it more / less concerning; however, it is my understanding that it turning to full on GC is fairly low. My only dietary advice was to avoid smoked and salty meats, like hot dogs, salamis, etc and no smoking. I've decided to eliminate practically everything from the plate including all cheeses, sweets, Italian foods, Mexican foods, sodas, chips, fries. Quick question though - am I looking for absolutely NO sugar and salt diet? What's worked for you?

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riflemanz64 | @riflemanz64 | Nov 1, 2023

I developed stomach ulcers after going off of Pantaprazole. My GI put me back on a ppi. I get scoped in April 2024.

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amylynn2 | @amylynn2 | Nov 1, 2023
In reply to @riflemanz64 "I have some abnormal cells too along with chronic gastritis, I also had H Pylori too..." + (show)
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I have some abnormal cells too along with chronic gastritis, I also had H Pylori too which is a risk factor. Get checked for that. I also have Barretts Esophagus which is in remission due to my taking of PPI's and a strict low acid diet. NO booze, No smoking. No soda! Drink water, decaf green tea, unsweetened almond milk which is alkaline. No mexican, Italian or FRIED FOODS! It's scary thinking about stomach cancer.Do what you can to put the odds in your favor.

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After seeing my gastroenterologist yesterday, I am on a 6 week fodmap diet, and I'm off pantoprazole.

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amylynn2 | @amylynn2 | Oct 27, 2023
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@amylynn2

I'm glad that you will be seeing a GI doctor on Tuesday. Please let the doctor know about the need for a good eating plan that will help to reduce the heartburn you are experiencing.

I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you post again after your appointment?

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Sure. Thanks for your encouragement and help.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 26, 2023
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Actually my first GI doctor forgot to tell me I had this. My primary
doctor did. I see a new GI doctor Tuesday.

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@amylynn2

I'm glad that you will be seeing a GI doctor on Tuesday. Please let the doctor know about the need for a good eating plan that will help to reduce the heartburn you are experiencing.

I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you post again after your appointment?

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