Katie Knight and her dad David return to Jimmyteens to talk about Katie’s experience with cancer five years ago, plus a relapse two years later and how it affected them as a family. With the aid of blog entries, written […]
Teenage Cancer Trust (453 films)
A charity devoted to improving the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer.
Films from previous Find Your Sense of Tumours, Royal Albert Hall music workshops, Teenage Cancer Trust unit openings and many more Teenage Cancer Trust based films.
Visit teenagecancertrust.org.
The results from last year’s survey concerning all aspects of young people’s experience with cancer are summarised and discussed, highlighting some interesting findings.
FYSOT’08: Last year’s results
Next to take to the stage is Rachel Gilbert, who was diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer when she was 15. Now 22, Rachel is about to celebrate, as she calls it, her “cancerversary”! Like Hannah, Rachel was […]
FYSOT’08: Rare and isolated (2)
Hannah Merridale bravely takes to the stage to share her story, starting with a series of breathing problems and culminating in the discovery of a cancerous tumour in her lung, ultimately leading to its collapse and then removal, after five […]
FYSOT’08: Rare and isolated (1)
Motivational speaker Chris Moon shares his incredible story of survival against all odds, when a huge explosion resulted in the loss of his lower right arm and leg. Chris uses his personal experiences in a unique and inspirational way to […]
FYSOT’08: One Step Beyond
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 […]
FYSOT’08: Big Brother 2
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.
FYSOT’08: Prof. Mike Richards
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.
FYSOT’08: Summing Up
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 […]
FYSOT’08: Panel Discussion
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 […]
FYSOT’08: The Way I see It
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.
FYSOT’08: Ann Keen (MP) Health Minister
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 […]