Kelis' Husband Fighting Cancer
- Photograph Mike Mora, who is married to rapper Kelis, has stage 4 gastric adenocarcinoma, a type of stomach cancer.
- Mora is 36 years old and has been sharing his battle publicly on social media; he has been in treatment for a year.
- Symptoms of stomach cancer can include difficulty swallowing, nausea, stomach pain, unintentional weight loss, and vomiting; treatment options for this disease include surgery, medications, radiation, and chemotherapy.
View this post on InstagramRead MoreIn his candid Instagram posts, Mora encourages people to tell loved ones how much they matter, to live every day, and to take advantage of life. For many people, being diagnosed with cancer can heighten these feelings.Mora’s Cancer Journey
Mora’s early stomach cancer symptoms included pains in his stomach and fatigue. "Loss of appetite. Pain in my back also started to creep in…finally decided to do something about it," Mora wrote in a post. He says he initially thought it was an ulcer.
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After seeking medical treatment, Mora was diagnosed with gastric adenocarcinoma, a type of stomach cancer. He says the cancer had spread to other parts of the body. Mora is currently undergoing treatment and sharing his journey with others on social media.
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In one recent post, he shares his gratitude for his loving friends who have helped take care of him through his cancer battle. He writes, “You guys are real friends. Forever grateful! Home cooked meals brought over to hospital. Many hours on the road back n forth to the farm. Early mornings. Late nights. Picking me up after surgery. Seeing me at my absolute most weakest moments. You guys are the definition. Of what a friend should be.”
Having a strong community of friends, and a supportive partner or close family member, can be hugely helpful while battling cancer.
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Understanding Stomach Cancer & Its Symptoms
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.
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. 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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