On the Adult Ward
Richard explains the differences between his last stay and his current one. Richard’s film shows us how sometimes an adult ward can seem very bleak to a teenager.
Here’s hoping that one day all hospitals will have teenage cancer units.
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hi i’v been on a childrens ward since i was 6 my cancer came back twice and when i turned 18 i was moved to asults it is totaly different it was hard at first but im getting on ok there now.
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having a relapse is a terrible thing, as I know. Just as you are starting to get over the illness and getting back to life it all falls apart. I hope all is OK now.