There’s a host of big names in the building as Newcastle open their brand new doors for the first time and officially open their state of the art Teenage Unit. Famous faces including Roger Daltrey, The Duchess of York and […]
Newcastle (37 films)
After first seeing him singing along (very well I might add!) to europop, here we are introduced properly to Tom Mercer, who shares his story, including the diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2006. With the usual symptoms including lack of energy, tiredness […]
Here’s Tom
This one speaks for itself really. Looks like someone missed out on bringing the United Kingdom a Eurovision victory!
Tom’s Got Talent
After being treated for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, here we meet Tom Mercer from Newcastle who shares his experience of cancer with us. Tom explains the huge difference it made being surrounded by positive people and the opportunity to forge many […]
Video Diary One
A look around Newcastle’s amazing new Teenage Cancer unit, a project that has been in the pipeline for a while and one that was talked about back in September, when they first unveiled new and improved facilities for their teenagers. […]
Newcastle New Teenage Cancer Trust Ward
Part two of Franz Ferdinand’s wonderful live music session on Newcastle’s teenage ward sees the band performing two more classic hits, including “Take Me Out” and “Walk Away” combined with more photo meet and greets for the members of the […]
Franz Ferdinand Live: Part 2
It’s a rare and wonderful musical treat as the one and only Franz Ferdinand take a visit to Newcastle to perform live on the ward, playing a selection of their best known and well loved songs. From “The Dark of […]
Franz Ferdinand Live: Part 1
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 […]
Amy Potts
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 […]
The Day Case Unit
An introduction to Newcastle’s Teenage Cancer Trust ward, equipped with all the facilities that make long stints in hospital made considerably more comfortable for the teenagers being treated. With a selection of different layout options, including en-suite facilities and two and […]
Welcome to Newcastle Teenage Cancer Trust Ward
This duo from Newcastle cannot be stopped with this rendition of a classic Queen song.
FYSOT ’07: Melissa and Tom
Don’t blame in the sunshine, don’t blame it on the moonlight, don’t blame it on the good times, blame it on Newcastle.