Siblings have stomachs REMOVED to prevent cancer after faulty gene killed mum and sister

THREE siblings have had their stomachs removed to prevent cancer after a faulty gene killed their mum and sister.

Three of the siblings, who all live in Walsall, West Mids., came back positive so they each opted to have a full gastrectomy to avoid developing the deadly disease.Yasmin Khan, 32, who died of stomach cancer in 2012 "In October 2009 my sister was going to the doctors again with IBS but again was eventually diagnosed in December 2010. She had chemotherapy but died in February 2012.

"I have nothing but positive things to say about it, I can still eat and do everything, the only issue is maintaining my weight and my vitamin deficiencies but in comparison to having stomach cancer and a few years to live, I can't complain. The surgery involves cutting part of the small bowel at the lower end of the duodenum and extending it straight up to meet the esophagus.The new construction needs time to heal and seal as leakage where the small bowel has been connected to the esophagus and small intestine can be lethal.It's important to try and consume as many calories as possible to minimise rapid weight loss in the first few months following surgery.

"But seeing Sophia go through the procedure and have a baby afterwards, I thought 'I've got no excuse'."I still can eat whatever I like - burgers, steaks - the only thing I get is exhaustion and cold sweats but I'm still breathing and I'm so thankful for that."Their other sister, Tracy Ismail, 49, came back negative so did not have the surgery.

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