Return of energy and trip to Clifton

Monday afternoon and my energy levels came back. Suddenly I was able to potter about and do things. I took it carefully so it didn't get used up all at once. I even managed to cook dinner and enjoyed eating it which was also a change. This bode well for my planned trip to Clifton in Bristol on Tuesday. I was keen to make the trip as I had an appointment with a doctor who had been recommended to me. She specialised in cancer treatment from an holistic perspective. This meant that as well as being a supporter of main stream treatment for cancer she was also able to provide advice on alternative therapies, nutritional advice and supplements. Dr Hembry came highly recommended and I wanted some help in how I supported my immune system through this chemotherapy regime with good nutrition, diet and supplements.

Before my Road trip

Tuesday was sunny and spring like. Just the day for a road trip. Alison had agreed to take me and our journey down the M4 passed very quickly - we chatted all the way there. It was beautiful weather in Clifton - spring is in it's way. On the Downs there were snowdrops and some very small fragile crocuses. I had not been to Clifton before and I was very impressed. A really nice feel to the place and almost a village atmosphere. Beautiful Georgian and Victorian houses and not as pretentious as Bath. All the shops cafes and restaurants were all individual. How refreshing is it to visit somewhere that does not look the same as every other High St, I really liked it.  We had a  simple lunch and a wander around the shops before my appointment.

I was pleased that I had made the journey as Dr Imbrey helped me considerably. It was brilliant to talk to a doctor in a holistic way that drew everything together instead of dealing with a doctor who just specialises in one aspect of the treatment. My concerns about the validity of having the chemotherapy treatment were alleviated as she believed that the treatment had a proven track record of being the right thing for my cancer. She supported it and made a suggestion of how the power of the chemo could be heightened without any side effects which is something that I am considering.  We talked about the next 6 months and what I can do nutritionally and with the aid of supplements to support my immune system and body so that it is strong in dealing with the effects of the chemo and  aid a quick recovery in the post chemo world. All very helpful and it was the first time that all the separate threads of fighting off cancer were brought together with a Dr. There was a lot of information to digest. I plan to see her again in 6 months when we will need to discuss how we monitor my system to spot early any incidence of the cancer returning.

A very interesting day - a big thank you to Alison for driving me there and back - a great act of kindness.