“Find Your Sense of Tumour” is an annual event where young people affected by cancer from across the country meet up to socialise with other young people going through cancer and attend informational talks from other cancer patients, professionals and other inspiring people.
It’s back…but this time, it’s covered in…stickers?! Prepare for more fun and games as some recognisable faces get their brush with fame on the sumptuous Big Brother inspired lips sofa! From cheerleaders to sticker monsters, the FYSOT “diary room” offers […]
Professor Mike Richards returns for his fourth year to discuss what he has gained from attending the conference, as well as talking about the issues raised in past years and the changes which have taken place as a result.
Professor Tim Eden sums up the topics of the day and reiterates the importance of young people’s voices being heard so the necessary changes in research and improvements in service can take place.
Highlights from the panel discussion with a team of health professionals, specialised in cancer treatment, research and care. A selection of queries and questions are raised by members of the audience concerning all aspects of their experience with cancer…and met […]
The inspirational and courageous Nicole Dryburgh shares her incredible story, starting when she was first diagnosed at age 11 with a peripheral nerve sheath tumour, a rare type of cancer. After a series of devastating relapses over the years, Nicole […]
Health Minister Anne Keen drops in to talk to everyone about her role within the health system and the various changes and improvements taking place with regards to better care for young people with cancer.
A talk explaining a new idea in mobile phone technology for patients experiencing side effects from treatment, with information on how it works and the system in place. Patients can receive information about their specific symptoms from a qualified source […]
A talk from the National Cancer Research Institute, an organisation dedicated to improving the treatments available for cancer with the help of local specialist groups and patients themselves. We are introduced to some ex cancer patients who are part of […]
The introduction to this years Find Your Sense Of Tumour conference, located at Center Parcs in Nottingham. The ball begins rolling with a talk from Simon Davies, Chief Executive of the Teenage Cancer Trust, as he explains the importance of […]
Highlights from this year’s phenomenon that is…Find Your Sense of Tumour ’08! Coming to you straight from the Big Brother inspired couch, we are introduced to participants of the conference as they have their say on how the weekend is […]
More escapades from the Find Your Sense of Tumour conference, this time it’s Cambridge doing the honours.
What did the Leeds lot get up to at the Find Your Sense of Tumour conference?