I Lost my ENTIRE Stomach to CANCER! "I was so SCARED!"

Frank's stomach cancer symptoms started with a racing heart rate and fatigue that had no clear explanation. Months later, he collapsed while on vacation and was rushed to the emergency room with severe internal bleeding in his stomach. After seven blood transfusions and an EGD that found a mass, he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Frank shares why he got a second opinion and how he prepared for a total gastrectomy to remove his entire stomach and surrounding lymph nodes. He opens up about recovery, including feeding tube complications, balloon dilation to swallow again, and learning to eat without a stomach. Thank you, Frank, for sharing your story to help others. Find more content from Frank 🔗   / infosavage   #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms The Patient Story: The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor. Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements. Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner. Chapters: 00:00 - My First Stomach Cancer Symptoms: Racing Heart Rate and Fatigue 02:32 - ER Visit: Internal Stomach Bleeding and Blood Transfusions 05:22 - My Stomach Cancer Diagnosis and Losing My Mom 09:25 - Getting a Second Opinion for Stomach Cancer 11:12 - Chemotherapy for Stomach Cancer 13:41 - Total Gastrectomy Surgery and Life Without a Stomach 16:38 - Recent Scan Results and Advice for the Newly Diagnosed Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook:   / thepatientstory   Instagram:   / thepatientstory   Twitter:   / patient_story   TikTok:   / patientstory