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1. I have had a gastrectomy for a stomach cancer. I get terrible dizziness and nausea soon after eating. My GP says it sounds like dumping syndrome. What is this and what can I do to stop it?

last reviewed: 01.06.2006

2. I am going to have an operation to take away cancer in my stomach. Should I have chemotherapy as well?

last reviewed: 19.10.2006

3. I had an abdominal operation to remove cancer last year. My surgeon is now saying that I have adhesions. What does this mean?

last reviewed: 11.12.2007

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