The participant is a 58 year old male and a returned serviceman who served with the Australian Special Air Service combat forces during the Vietnam war and had consequently been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder soon after returning to Australia. He was diagnosed with Cancer of the Oesophagus on 20th January 2005. The standard care medical treatment was FEC chemotherapy. Other non medical treatments included Vitamin C injections and what were loosely termed “Some Chinese Herbal Concoction”.
Main Presenting Issues Include.
Anger; Insomnia; Nervousness; Lack of Appetite; Grumpiness; Fear.
Verbal reports were as follows
5th May 2005
1. Reports has had PTSD since returning from active military service in 1973.
2. Reports deeper and longer sleep from use of the CD.
3. Reports feeling more calm since use of the CD.
12th May 2005
1. Reports energy levels are higher.
2. Reports much deeper sleep.
3. Reports can go straight back to sleep after awakening at night to use bathroom.
4. Reports feeling calmer and happier.
5. Reports to not feeling so grumpy all the time.
19th May 2005
1. Reports only one angry outburst during the preceding week whereas he used to have four or five a day.
2. Reports sleep still improved.
3. Reports blood markers have dropped (according to oncologist)
4. Reports energy levels still up and appetite increasing.
5. Reports swallowing much easier and food goes straight down now.
31st May 2005
1. Reports still feeling great.
2. Reports energy levels still up.
3. Reports sleeping still fine.
4. Reports one day of metallic taste in mouth after drinking water.
5. Reports one day of nausea after eating food.
7th June 2005
1. Reports metallic taste after drinking water is now only occasional and 75-80% reduced, speculates about water quality in home area.
2. Reports good appetite.
3. Reports deep sleeps.
4. Reports energy levels still up.
5. Reports being a little concerned regarding the outcome of check up with oncologist on 8th June.
9th June 2005
1. Reports feeling over the moon.
2. Reports feeling better than has felt in years.
3. Reports that oncologist check up on the 8th June 2005 (previous day) has given the all clear.
Final assessment completed on 9th June 2005:
His opinion of the trial:
This has helped me tremendously, and not only to beat the cancer. It has helped with my sleep, my moods, my anger, my PTSD, my appetite, and my general outlook on life. I can’t say how helpful exactly but if I had to put a figure on it I would say at least 50%.
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