Cancer And Me.

[MargeandParge]

It's very courageous of you and helping lot's of people us included that you share this journey with all and it shows the goodness in this forum that everyone cares. 

It must be so physically and mentally tiring for you and Marina but our health service is amazing and in their care you will be treated with the best care and expertise . Kindest Regards and best wishes to you both. Marge X and Parge 

 

 

[Bluebell]

Although we’ve never met, I have met Alan when he sorted out the carpets for our Hampton, Bluebell. Wishing you all the best…🤞🤞😎

[Chelsea14Ian]

I've found  it important  to stay positive,which  I think I've down.Dont get me wrong it's not a easy ride,but I've listened  to Doctors,nurses  etc.And take each day as it comes.The Macmillan nurses  have also been a get support  and  are almost  my friends. I intend to take part in the National  Macmillan coffee  morning  end of September. Hopefully  I can raise a few Bob for Macmillan. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

20 minutes ago, Bluebell said:

Although we’ve never met, I have met Alan when he sorted out the carpets for our Hampton, Bluebell. Wishing you all the best…🤞🤞😎

I hope he gave you a good price?

[Bluebell]

19 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said:

I hope he gave you a good price?

We were very happy with the service, price and finish, shame we no longer own her, but Chiltern Lady is a nice upgrade…😎

[Chelsea14Ian]

Arrived  at Addenbrookes  yesterday  afternoon. Third day of treatment  So far so good.Then went to our room.Basic but fine,popped out to get some food.Cooked chicken  pasta,cream sauce,onions mushrooms and parmesan. Can still smell the onions. Think we were the only ones cooking.Down part think I only had two hours slept max Still not to worry.We will go into town,do a bit of sightseeing. No treatment  today next one tomorrow. Looks like a nice day again. ☺️ 

[SwanR]

Good to hear from you Ian. Hope the rest of the week goes ok. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

So far thankfully few side affects. Only  one headache  last Friday  Fatigue which is common  with Radiotherapy. Will be nice to see a bit of Cambridge,I've  been in the past.Marina has not just here at the hospital. Will post a few pics later 

[ChrisB]

Have a nice day, but don't overdo it. My best wishes to you both.

[addicted]

Our thoughts are very much with you Ian.

 

Carole

[Chelsea14Ian]

Just got back from our sightseeing  in Cambridge. Quite  a long day.Went on the hop on hop off bus.Good way to see the city.Perhaps the most almost overwhelming  stop was the American  War Cemetery. I went there many years ago.If you are there worth a visit. 

A few photos. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

If you look up near the top of those that lost their lives.Our name Is  there,Hathaway. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

A few more photos  from the city. At present  sat in Great St Mary's Church. Photos  from the outside and I'm sat inside.Marina has gone up to the top.Sadly to many steps for me.Weather not as hot as yesterday. A very pleasant morning/ afternoon. Treatment  later this afternoon. 

[Lulu]

The Fitzwilliam Museum is well worth a visit.

Even though I have lived  near Cambridge for most of my life, I’ve never been punting. My son had a great time when he went.  

 Another lovely place to sit and relax and have good food is the Orchard Tea Garden in Granchester. I go there quite often with a friend in the summer sitting in deck chairs in the orchard eating cake :) . 
https://www.theorchardteagarden.co.uk

Hope all goes ok this afternoon. 

 

 

[Chelsea14Ian]

Thanks now heading back to the hospital. Tomorrow  we are going to Ely perhaps by train.Takes about 20 minutes. Friday have to be out of the room by 11.00am.Treatment then at 2 o'clock,then home, last one next Monday. So far okay,mainly  running on empty  in the afternoon,but seeing the city and better weather  helps.

 

[Hylander]

1 hour ago, Chelsea14Ian said:

Thanks now heading back to the hospital. Tomorrow  we are going to Ely perhaps by train.Takes about 20 minutes. Friday have to be out of the room by 11.00am.Treatment then at 2 o'clock,then home, last one next Monday. So far okay,mainly  running on empty  in the afternoon,but seeing the city and better weather  helps.

 

Am thinking of you, bless you, keep your chin up.

[addicted]

 Thursday is market day in Ely so a good day to go, The Cutter  on the river  front is a good place for lunch at least it was, it's a while since we went. The riverbank opposite is where we moored for 15 years. Have a good day.

 

Carole

[kpnut]

9 hours ago, Lulu said:

Another lovely place to sit and relax and have good food is the Orchard Tea Garden in Granchester.

I can wholeheartedly second that recommendation. I’ve only been once, quite a few years ago, my sister took me (she lives in Cambridge). I enjoyed it so much I’ve always wanted to return but didn’t actually know where it was, so thanks Sam. 
 

Good luck with the rest of the week, Ian. You seem determined to make the most of it, well done you. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

Can't be too careful ,new hat 

 

[Chelsea14Ian]

Here's the hat.Must be the sun.

[Chelsea14Ian]

A few photos  from Ely.What I've found surprisingly,no buses from the  train station. For many not a problem,but for ne it is.Got to the Tourist  information, a lady there said a bus runs from Tesco,didn't  see it. Anyway  having some fome.Then will try and get to the river.

[Chelsea14Ian]

Just got back ,think I need new lungs and legs.Good old, bad old COPD.Treatment tomorrow  afternoon  then home for the weekend,last one Monday.We will call into the city tomorrow  morning before  treatment. 

[YnysMon]

I don’t know how you do it Ian! 

[kpnut]

What a lovely uk mini break you two have had. The real reason for being there must be so disheartening for you but you have managed to turn the week into a very positive experience. Thankyou so much for sharing. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

It's been perhaps very unusual  to say the least.A mixture  of treatments and sightseeing. It's my hope if possible  that I can show others that Cancer  is clearly a tough  battle.But remain positive,do what medics tell you to do.Dont be afraid  to ask questions,try to eat well,remember  your family and friends. They often don't quite get it.Trwat yourself occasionally,and treat  them too.Remember if you don't feel welk,get yourself  checked.Dont ignore it.