New Life After Loss: CNN’s Anderson Cooper Welcomes New Son After Losing Mom Gloria Vanderbilt to Cancer; Shares Adorable Picture of Cuddles

In sharing the joyful news of his new son, Cooper remembered his mother Gloria Vanderbilt and the other family members he has lost. “When I announced Wyatt’s birth, I said I liked to imagine my mom and dad and brother, all who are no longer alive, their arms around each other, smiling and joyful at his birth,” Cooper said on CNN. “These past 22 months, I felt them watching over us very strongly and I already feel their love for Sebastian. The family I was born into may be gone, but I feel them alive in the family we’ve created, new love, and new life.”

The broadcast journalist and host of Anderson Cooper 360° shared a photo of him cuddling with Sebastian soon after his arrival. The son of Gloria Vanderbilt writes, “Cuddling with Sebastian the day after he was born.”

 

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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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