The Faces of Stomach Cancer honors those battling stomach cancer, celebrates survivors, and remembers those we have lost.
Read the personal stories of others facing issues and challenges with stomach cancer that may be similar to your own.
March 18, 2009, my life was changed forever when Tracey Leedom (Duke Geneticist) conveyed to me that I was a carrier of the CDH1 genetic change that my mother and grandmother have. Bethany Tucker’s story. March 2009
Chad Sapieha’s blog, Gutless. Chad had his total gastrectomy on March 2, 2009. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.March 2009
Allison Levine (Ali) was diagnosed on April 10, 2008 with signet ring cell carcinoma (gastric cancer). Ali ended her courageous battle victorious on Monday, March 9, 2009 at the tender age of 32. Allison’s journal & inspirational comments of visitors are a testament to her extraordinary character (Kia Kaha) & compassion. Shortly after her passing, […]
I am Megan McFetridge, a medical assistant working for Bryn Mawr Rehab in Malvern, Pa. since sep 2007. Working with stroke and brain injury patients has taught me to treasure my health and never take life for granted. In November of 2007, after my older sister (28) was diagnosed with HDGC, I found out I […]
Within 7 weeks of CDH1 diagnosis I had a total gastrectomyin Sheffield, England at the age of 31. I live with my wife and son in South Yorkshire, England whilst learning the way’s of stomachlesslife! Lee’s story HDGC and me.November 2009
Teresa Feeney’s blog Latest Skinny. Teresa is the fifth member of her family to undergo a total gastrectomy in as many years.June 2010
We encourage you to not only read the journeys of others but also document your own so that others may draw strength from your experiences.
