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 […]
Edinburgh (30 films)
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 […]
Scott and Me
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 […]
Maggie’s Centre
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 […]
Shannon MacKenzie: Video Blog 3
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.
Meet and Greet with Snow Patrol
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 […]
Shannon MacKenzie: Video Blog 2
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 […]
T in the Park
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, […]
2009 – Teenagers
Another look at a brand new shiny TCT unit, this time it’s Edinburgh’s turn and it’s looking good! Designed as a space for teenagers to escape to, so they can experience normal teenage activities as well as a chance to […]
The New TCT Unit
A variety of Edinburgh’s teenagers contribute their experiences of being treated on a children’s ward, with the general consensus being that excess noise is the worst point of the process. Stressing the importance of providing private, well facilitated and age […]
What’s it Like to be Treated on a Children’s Ward?
Diagnosed with Leukemia on Christmas Eve 2008, Shannon explains the series of symptoms and complaints that led to her diagnosis. We follow Shannon’s day-to-day routine as she receives treatment, causing her to experience a range of side effects including high […]
Shannon MacKenzie: Video Blog 1
Who needs Yvette Fielding when Shannon McKenzie is at hand to show us some strange and spooky activity taking place in a seemingly normal hospital room… With a ghostly ghoul around every corner, surely Shannon can’t brave a night in […]