In Part 4 of Shannon’s blog, we follow her daily routine, having just completed her last session of chemo. Amongst playing with little brother Ross, who gets the party started with a highly impressive dance display (involving spinning round in […]
In Part 4 of Shannon’s blog, we follow her daily routine, having just completed her last session of chemo. Amongst playing with little brother Ross, who gets the party started with a highly impressive dance display (involving spinning round in […]
Starting with stomach pains, Amy explains how a series of symptoms and tests led to her diagnosis of cancer. Amy talks about how it got easier once she got her head round the situation and started mixing with people in […]
The party poppers are out as Sheffield TCTU celebrate their 7th birthday. With their fans out in full force, there’s time taken to thank all the people that have supported them along the way, ensuring Sheffield’s success. Watch out for […]
Diagnosed when she was just 11, this is Kirsty Harrison’s story. After an initial operation, Kirsty’s cancer returned in 2008, along with the addition of a new person in her life, Scott. Explaining the series of events that led to […]
A look around Maggie’s Centre in Edinburgh, a cancer support service providing care for anyone affected by any type of cancer, at any stage. The centre is equipped with all the essential facilities and provides a warm and cosy environment […]
Finding out she only has one block of chemo left, Shannon is in high spirits as completes her penultimate treatment. Despite keeping busy, Shannon explains how she is eagerly awaiting her stay away from hospital, desperate to see her Neutrophils […]
It’s time for more mingling with the stars as the one and only Snow Patrol take part in a memorable meet and greet session with Edinburgh at T in the Park.
Part 2 of Shannon’s blog sees her move to a new ward and of course, a tour around is essential! As she receives her treatment, Shannon talks us through her daily happenings, including lots of DVD watching, Sims playing and […]
Reviewing all the best Teenage Cancer Trust moments this year, we join a series of TCT’ers, all actively involved within the charity, as they relive their favourite memories. From telling James Corden he has nice trainers, to serving curry to mass […]
A look around Newcastle’s day case unit, where new eating facilities and improved services downstairs have made a huge difference to patients being treated. We get a detailed tour around the unit, including the brand new Ward 14, where there’s […]
Highlights from Edinburgh’s time at T in the Park, where there’s tireless campaigning taking place…and a lot of talk about sunburn! Providing information and recruiting teenagers for the £50 challenge, the TCT tent is a hotbed of activity, alongside talks […]
We join some friendly faces at T in the Park, where discussion concerning the installation of new teenage units in the East of Scotland is hot on the agenda. With former patients and campaigners giving their thoughts on the issue, […]