Hello Greeny,   So sorry to hear of your troubles. In terms of swallowing I have the same trouble as you do.   You may wish to ski for a barium swallow test. I had one done but they still can't work out why it is still happening. I asked the could it be due to chemo but she had no answers  for me.  Nevertheless it might work for you.   In terms of the numbness in your arm, yes I have had that too, and it;s damn horrible. You may wish to discuss this with your oncologist and see if there is a drug that is causing the problem that could be removed from your treatment.   Best wishes to you         ... View more

Hello Lol,   Great news to hear that your tumours have shrunk have shrunk, praise God. So have mine up to 50% at last CT scan.   Please note that you very much on my prayer list It is is your faith in Christ Jesus that will get you through. Or for that matter anyone us getting through.   God Bless ... View more

Hi Jules,   Really sorry to read about what you are enduring.   What has helped me in my journey is trying to stay in the moment s much as I can. Worrying about what might happen in the future only leads to more anxiety. It is easier to say that to do, I admit, but well worth the effort. Prayer and meditation are good starting points, but anything that might take your mind off cancer is really helpful. (I found playing chess on computer help me take my mind off cancer, because of the complete concentration that chess demands.   Hope these little tips are of some help. If you would like me to ray for you, please let me know, and I will add you to my prayer lit.   Best wishes,   New       ... View more

Hi Yvette.   Thanks for posting. Sorry to read about what you have just endured.   Yeah I get it about to he Chemo waiting game I'm in the same boat, waiting for my first results from my chemo.   Trying to stay positive would be the best starting point. Don't worry about what the result might be. Deal with it when you get to it.   If you would like me to pray for you please let me know and I will put you on my prayer list.   God Bless   New              ... View more

Hello David,   Firstly you are not alone!  Many of us here are going through the same as you. So yes mate, we get it! Next is if you feel the need to reach out to someone, please do so. And I mean PLEASE DO SO. For my own part I have been very well served by my local priest in this regard.   Prayer and or meditation can be of tremendous help to a racing mind. Just remember that it will take time.   If you would like me to pray for you please let me know and I will put you on my daily prayer list    God Bless   New ... View more

Hi Crush,   That is amazing news. Congratulations!    I too am battling stage 4 bowel cancer and I have started my chemo journey.   I sure hope I get similar results to you in due course.   Stay positive, that's the real trick.   Best wishes    New      ... View more

Hi Lol,   Very sorry to hear if your diagnosis. I got the same as you and am working through my chemo.   I try to keep as normal as possible though it's not always easy. So many appointments to keep and wondering if you are going to suffer a side effect. I have been fortunate in this regard just suffering tiredness mainly.   Best advice I could give is if you have a faith it is of the most tremendous help to you at this time. There was a study done where people with serious illnesses were divided into two groups. One had people praying for them, the other  didn't. The study result showed those who had someone praying for them tended to have a better outcome than those who didn't.   Let me know if you would like me to pray for you.   God Bless             ... View more