Cooper's New Bundle of Joy
- In 2019, CNN’s Anderson Cooper lost his mom, Gloria Vanderbilt, to stomach cancer at age 95, and this week, he welcomed his second son, Sebastian, into his life. He and his ex will co-parent their two children, Wyatt and Sebastian, together.
- Treatment options for stomach cancer, like Vanderbilt’s, include surgery, medications, radiation, and chemotherapy.
- After losing a parent to cancer, consider seeking professional support to help you through your grief journey.
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Cooper also recently shared a picture of him cuddling with his older son, Wyatt, who is 1.5 years old.
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Understanding Stomach Cancer & Its Symptoms
Gloria Vanderbilt who was Anderson Cooper’s mother, passed at age 95 after a battle with stomach cancer. Stomach cancer occurs when an abnormal growth of cells begins in the stomach and becomes cancerous. Treatment options for this disease include surgery, medications, radiation, and chemotherapy.
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According to the American Cancer Society (ACS) there will be approximately 26,560 new cases of stomach cancer diagnosed in the U.S. this year (16,160 in men and 10,400 in women). Stomach cancer typically affects older people, with the average age of diagnosis being 68.
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Nearly 6 of every 10 people diagnosed with stomach cancer each year are 65 or older. Symptoms of this disease may include:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Feeling bloated after eating
- Feeling full after eating small amounts of food
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Unintentional weight loss
- Vomiting
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Coping with the Loss of a Parent to Cancer
After losing a parent to cancer, as Cooper did, many people find that professional help can support the grief journey. Consider speaking with a therapist, social worker, or psychologist to help you cope with your loss.
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Additionally, leaning on family members or looking to love other people in your family even if they are newborns, like Sebastian! may be a helpful way to focus on the joys in life, even during periods of grief and loss. Know that, if you’re coping with a cancer-related loss, support is out there for you. Don’t be afraid to reach out to family members or professionals for help. Your emotional well-being is worth it.
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