As some of you already know , (due to my personal letter to some members here (below ) I am dealing with health issues .
“”Hi, I hope all is well with you . Unfortunately , I can't say the same for myself . I have been ill for a while and losing weight rapidly, and , finally Last week . I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer , The outlook for me is not very good at all . I am still home , and still able to get around a bit , but my caregiver duties for my wife are now very limited , so we are trying to set something else up for her . I have alot of chest pain , I have to blend all my food in a blender and crush up my pills as I can't swallow anything solid . Treatment and scans are delayed due to covid backlogs etc .but success rate is low anyway.. So while i am still able , I'm just letting my friends and pals know whats up with me and explain my recent absence . and touch base while I still can , and thank them for being a friend , and know that they are appreciated .
Take care my friends .
aint life a bitch . ?
Pick.””
UPDATE . They found spots in my liver also, after the CT Scan. but are not sure if it is the cancer that has spread there too , so I have to get a full body P.E.T scan to find out . so . I will be radio active for a while .lol. They are also prepping me for a feeding tube this week . Weeee ….. big fun .
But for now . im still home and still fighting it off .
Wish me luck .
Pick.
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Sorry to learn about this! Know that you are a special, talented Dude. I will be praying for both you and your wife.
Stay strong my friend! I will pray and send positive energy your way!!
I have not been on CBN for some time but did see your message a few days ago and needless to say I'm speechless and shattered with the news. I sent you a PM and I'm thinking and praying for you everyday my Friend. Love You Brother and God Bless Pick.
S.W. Nation is fighting with and for you and your Family Pick. You and your Guitars are a big part of this place, which you know is full of faith prayers and positive thinking for you right now. I noticed you had not posted lately and was getting ready to leave a note on your page like I did for N.kat and JIm recently then saw this and my heart sunk. Keep on the Dr's find your best way forward keep us updated. Positive thinking my Friend for you and your Family
Do it Pick! Prove those quacks wrong! I'm rooting for you buddy. Maybe you need to eat more prunes and pickled eggs. Maybe you need some of my home grown tomatoes! Thinking of you, friend.
Rooting for you to prove them wrong, Pick. Sorry to hear you have to go through this challenge. Prayers for some positive healing and that you feel better soon as well. Check out Dr. Joel Wallach. He recommends certain foods and minerals to fight cancer and what to avoid. Here is a link to what he recommended to someone with esophageal cancer. He is a frequent guest on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, who strongly supports Dr. Wallach's work.
NEW UPDATE .. well ...
Got my results back .. and the consultation ..
Cancer has spread to my liver , and soft tissue in my back . and lymph-nodes . cant operate , incurable ...... gave me a probable 3 months to live .
Radiation may help with quality of life and keep me home longer , but may not add any time to life expectancy. but if it goes well i could then try chemo and maybe extend it to 6 month to maybe a year .. As of now . i think i will do the radiation and try for 3 to 6 months but hope for better and then see if i can handle chemo and maybe get more time.
Wish me luck on proving them ALL wrong . .
PS... No matter what happens . plans are in the works for "swamp witch guitars" the name , the brand , and the sound, to live on through new ownership . expect an announcement on that in the near future . ;-)
Just checking in Pick….wishing you strength
Thanx man ;-)
anonymous pick, thoughts, prayers and cbg strumming will be sent your way.
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