Three siblings' stomachs removed over cancer risk after mother and sister die
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Tahir Khan, 44, Sophia Ahmed, 39, and Omar Khan, 27, underwent the surgery after a series of tests at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.The siblings, from Walsall, said the operation had saved their lives and"eliminated" the risk.The siblings' mother Pearl Khan was 49 when she died 16 years ago, six months after she was diagnosed.
"Knowing what my mom and sister had gone through and so quickly, I encouraged them to have the procedure done, and they're all still here."The siblings' mum Pearl Khan and sister Yasmin Khan both died from cancer Sophia said she can"still eat and do everything" and added:"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.
For about two weeks after the operation, patients are fed through a tube into the vein, but eventually will be able to eat most foods and liquids. He said:"At first after everything with my mom and sister I didn't want anything to do with hospitals or doctors or anything like that.
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