@kj Hi and “Thank You” for your words of thoughtful reflection as much appreciated. My last chemo finished 16 weeks ago, while walking with a cane, outwardly I look / feel “normal” . It’s all the S##T going on inside that I and others cant see that I think has created a false sense of security. Strength, courage & wisdom & peace (if U want to chuck this world in as well) come with knowledge and I am sure your choices will come from these as well. May your journey be a good one and I wish you and yours all the very best for today and the future. Kind Regards & Best Wishes 👍👍Peter 👍👍 ... View more

Hi KaceJax “Thank You” for taking the time to reply to my post, much appreciated. I just love coffee & mixing various beans together and creating some interesting flavours also some not so good ones as well but still it’s a learning experience. I have listened to my heart and have talked to my family about my wishes, thoughts, desires and yes fears as well. So I’m going with “quality over quantity” and I’m content & comfortable with my decision. Wishing U & yours all the very best for the future. Kind Regards 👍 Peter 👍 ... View more

Hi Darth Peppy “Thank You” for your comments, much appreciated, yes I’m a believer that life or at least the spirit lives on after death. Sorry to hear of your loss as my thoughts and best wishes are with you. 🌺🌺🌺 ... View more

Hi Heidi Nice to read yr post yes our journeys are often hard and “chemo sux big time” 1st diagnosed in 11/2011 but still here, having a positive attitude is half the battle, so stay strong, be strong, remain focused, set goals and kick some as well Wishing U all the very best Kind Regards Peter 🌺🌺 ... View more

Hi Lampwork54 Just a quick update, I’m 14 weeks post chemo had FLOT & 10 weeks post radiation therapy to 1 spot on spine, latest CT/PET scan (last week) came back “it” has materesised to numerous other locations as well as lymph nodes inclusive of 3 extra spots on the spine. Down to Perth next week for mapping prior to 11 rounds of radiation therapy in late April/May. Oncologist has recommended radiation only to spine to help reduce possible further impact on mobility, however considering advancement of “it” in 14 weeks and drs comment “looking for quality over quantity” this scared the HELL outa me. Yes I’m still fighting but I’m very much aware that the odds don’t look to be that good. Wishing you all the very best in your journey & I “Thank You” for your your kind thoughts & wishes. Rich Blessings 🌺🌺 Peter 🌺🌺 ... View more

Sav1986 Hi Sav, was just thinking about U and was wondering how U were going, well I hope? I hope U went well with your mh plan and you now have something to work towards which often helps in taking those important steps forward. I’m back to Perth for a PET scan which will be 8 weeks past last radiation therapy. A little nervous for sure but I’m currently ok with my new “normal” as in, better adjusted to “it is what it is” let’s take one day at a time, but Don’t Over Think” things which I tend to do, so trying to stay as grounded and as realistic as I can. Wishing you strength, positivity, wisdom and the knowledge that you have a good medical team behind you all working with and for you. Kind Regards Peter 👍👍👍 ... View more

“Thank You” for posting information about these various podcasts as I have recently listened to several and found the information and comments very helpful and enlightening. I have been connected to the Cancer Council on and off since first being diagnosed in 2012. Thank you for the information, guidance, support and encouragement this devoted group continue to provide to those in need within the Community. Kind Thoughts and Rich Blessings Always 🌺🌺🌺 Peter 🌺🌺🌺 ... View more

Hi Mike R TVM for your post  there certainly looks like there are some benefits in its use. ill have a google to see what other reviews have been undertaken. Regards  Peter   ... View more

Hi Mike I would also be interested in a link to the information as well. Kind Regards Peter  ... View more

Dear Nanleybythsea Hi, I must admit I have not found many people on this site with EC so considering about 1500 people a year are diagnosed it’s nice to catch up ! ! !  I’ll try and make it short OK Nov 2011 diagnosed S2 oesophageal cancer, Jan 2012 down to Perth for chemo, radiation therapy and big opp part of oesophagus and 3/4 of stomach removed, pre opp 117kgs & post opp 77kgs. Regular CT scans in remission till CT scan in July 2020 cancer top of left Lung, more chemo. PET Scan Jan 2021 still S4 “ it’s a bugger you can’t go backwards” cancer has spread to oesophagus, right kidney, groin, sternum & on back at T9 & T11, more chemo for these areas however intrusion to spinal canal at L4 radiation therapy finished 5/6 weeks ago. Due to see oncologist and radiation therapist early April 2021 for next plan of attack. Intrusion at L4 has seen reduced strength in both legs but more instability and weakness in left leg, so walking with a cane. Taste well everything tastes like cardboard and VERY BLAND have to spice things up a bit, have gone off some foods but this does fluctuate from time to time, but I do eat more fruit and yoghurt but pretty much cook what I like and what has good flavours, Curry’s and spicy dishes are some of my favourites, ham and cheese roles with sliced meat and pickles is a good.one. Pain  management is steroids to block the pain signal also on slow release  OxyContin and lypralin and quick release Hydromorphone but I try not to take these latter ones till I have to, also on tremazepam for sleeping. Fatigue has always been an issue particularly bad into my 3rd round of 4 FLOT chemo rounds slept most nights and for 6 days when I got home. Still working a full week but I’m buggered come Friday’s so look forward to the weekends and spending more time with family and friends. Weight always wanted to get to 88kgs for some reason got as high as 87.4 but never made it, I’m currently 73kgs which is a bit light on for being 194.5 cm tall. Neuropathy in my toes and feet has been an issue for a number of years, more noticeable (constant) in the last 6/8 months and is having more of an effect recently in the grip and strength in my fingers, struggle to open a carton of milk. Well my story was not that short ❗️❗️but I thought you would like an overview at least it helps you form a picture. I wish you all the very best in your journey, stay strong, be strong, set goals and kick goals and take one day at a time. Kind Regards & Best Wishes Peter              ... View more