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Where Can I Get Best Treatment For Linatus Plastica ?
Best treatment for Linatus Plastica. My sister 78 Asian recently daignose with ultrasound guided endoscopy and FNA of gastric wall. PET scan tomorrow. She had swollen right lower extremity recently, neg for venous doppler. Ct scan also showed thickening of ascending colon , rectosigmoid colon and bladder. Are there any new treatment for this kind of rare cancer ? Please help. Thank you. AAAA
Mon, 24 Jun 2013
Hi there, Linitis plastica is a very aggressive form of stomach cancer and has a poor prognosis. Surgery remains the main treatment but is a challenging option. Chemotherapy or radiotherapy may be offered but would give short lasting relief and palliation at best. Report to regional cancer centre of your area. Take care
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