Hi Larama I have balance, strength, and stability issues associated with S4 esophageal cancer having spread to my spine at L4 & T9 however this latter one is causing no impact on the spine at this stage, I currently walk with the assistance of a walking stick. I have had chemo and recently 5/6 weeks ago had radiation therapy to the L4 area and have had no mention from my oncologist about physical therapy, as the treatment is more about pain relief and quality of life as I suspect this to further deteriorate over time. Each prognosis, journey and outcome is very different, so I wish you all the very best, I’m sure some days you will have steps forward but some days a backward step as well, but stay strong, be strong set goals and kick some goals as well. I wish you all the very best for the future Kind Regards Peter 👍👍👍 ... View more

Hi Lauracdraw It was good to read your comments and to hear  that THC & CBD oil have helped you in your pain relief and in achieving a better sleep pattern as well. I have asked my oncologist about the very same products but he is currently hesitant about me using these at this stage, so I am researching at the moment, from what I have seen there are a lot of benefits in the use of both of these products. I’m currently on 60mg of OxyContin and 50mg of Lypralin twice a day which are slow release pain killers and I also have Hydromorphone in 4mg fast release pain killers for when the pain breaks through but I try Not To Use these, and on a prescribed sleeping pill as well but still struggle most nights with sleeping, so I think I need to push a little harder with my Dr and see what develops. I wish you all the very best in your journey and for positive results, stay strong be strong and set and kick goals. Kind Regards & Best Wishes 🆗 Peter          ... View more

Hi Gina787 Just found yr post, and saw there was no replies, you can count me in “the same group” as your hubby. First diagnosed in late 2011, there are about 1500 people per year diagnosed with EC however not sure how those numbers compare with other cancers. Wishing you & hubby all the very best, stay strong be strong and fight like hell. Kind Regards Peter 👍👍👍 ... View more

It’s just me I’m a hugger and two arms always. So I’ll send you an invisible big man hug 🆗 ... View more

Hi Captain Austrai Thanks for your words, so true 2 words I think. Months after I was diagnosed S2 EC back in 2011, I clearly remember thinking about friends and acquaintances changing tact, drifting away, changing direction when they saw me, not looking me in the eyes if they ran into you. Thought this was just me, but no it was them they were avoiding me the contact the looks the words. I now realise It was their way of dealing with how they felt that it was their protection in having to say or do nothing. I have learnt so much about myself in the past 9 years, stronger, wiser more determined, resilient but alas like many no super powers. I’m happy enough with that but it’s a nice thought “ I wish”, Wishing you and yours a good journey, stay strong, be strong, remain positive and above all Never Give Up. Thoughts & Rich Blessings Always ✔️✔️✔️Petet✔️✔️✔️ ... View more

Sav 1986 Hi It’s 2300 can’t sleep, i was scrolling through some old posts I found your old post it’s easy to pen a post then forget about as we get caught up in our daily lives and routine but it’s always important to keep the communication going and thought it’s about time for a catch up, So I hope you are making some progress and steps forward in the right direction, but still setting some goals but still taking that special time to smell the roses, spending valuable time together with family and friends and doing what we do so well, yes Fight Like Hell Wishing you all the very best for the days ahead and rich blessings 🆗 ... View more

Hi Zazzy101 “Thank You” for your encouraging and meaningful comments, yes it’s so important to take time out each and every day to smell the roses, not take things for granted, and see the beauty in every day. A saying I have is every day starts with a beautiful sunrise and ends in a beautiful sunset but it’s what we do between these times that makes a difference. Rich Blessings & Prayers to You & Yours in your journey. Kind Regards Peter 🌺🌺🌺 ... View more

Hi Lampwork54 Thank you so much for our encouraging reply. Caught up with Dr in Perth who specialises in pain management, best thing since sliced bread. Anyway have been prescribed some new short and long release pain medication so was just surviving on 2/3 hrs sleep 3/4 nights a week to around currently 6hrs PTL. So I’m stoked with this improvement & staying strong, positive and motivated. “Thank You Again” Regards Peter 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️ ... View more

Hi iloveyoudearly For me pre Scan blues were limited but found the “what if” post scan results were the ones based on at the time no known results were the hardest. Had a number of positive results well at least , slow, reduction, improved were the words used, but the no change, increased or new negative results were the hardest to take in and deal with as you feel oh well here we go again, what’s the next plan of attack. Each journey and emotion good bad and indifferent do often take all our strength to surpass and negotiate, but with love support and understanding we do get through. I think for me acknowledging all of my feelings are so very important, staying strong being positive making good informed decisions has helped me though my journey. May your journey be as good as you can make it, freely ask and take support from all you hand out your hand to and know You Are Not Alone Best Wishes Thoughts & Prayers 🌺🌺🌺 ... View more

J2313 Hi Sorry to hear about your friend is there anything around like meals on wheels or a charity that may provide inexpensive or free cooked meals, just a thought?? kind Regards & Best Wishes 🌺🌺🌺 ... View more