Phoebe was diagnosed with malignant melanoma back in February 2011 after being concerned about a pink lump that kept bleeding. Phoebe talks about how her diagnosis impacted on her life, the people around her and how she was keen to […]
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Filmed back in January 2013. Laura talks about life after cancer and how she’s moving on. Laura explains how cancer first haunted her when she finished treatment but now it’s something that she doesn’t really mention.
8 Months Cancer Free
We join Muznibin on his second video diary and this time Muznibin has got a high temperature and a chest infection whilst receiving his chemotherapy at UCLH, but it’s not long until chat turns to the now infamous spot-gate as […]
Busy Doing Nothing – Part two
Filmed and edited by Alfie himself who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia back in February 2011. Alfie talks about the issues surrounding getting a cancer diagnosis as a young person, how the cancer treatment he received impacted on his […]
Alfie Carpenter – My Experience with Cancer
Stephanie, Lily and Ella talk about how they feel after their trips.
Group – Stephanie, Lily and Ella
For many young people, picking up from where they left off before cancer just isn’t possible. So, when treatment ends our work begins. We support young people aged 8-17 and 18-24(ish) to rebuild confidence through sailing and adventure.
EMCT Come Sailing 2020
A 14-year-old Claire Amaladoss first sailed with the Trust in 2007 in recovery from Hodgkin Lymphoma. This is her story of how she went from a young person to volunteer to Trustee.
12 years 12 stories-Claire
Positivity and optimism is the best cure to the loneliness and isolation young people feel after treatment. As the young people explain in this video a weight is lifted off your shoulders by being around people who understand. The support […]
How did you feel at the end of your trip
Emmie was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia at seven. She explains how the support of the Trust helped her let go of the anger she held on to after treatment.
Emmie-“All my worries have just drifted away.”
Little did Hannah know how the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust would transform her life after hearing the words ‘Leukaemia’.
Hannah-Dear 15 year old Hannah
It was hard for Ammarah sitting in hospital watching her friends’ Snapchat stories while she was receiving chemotherapy for Hodgkin Lymphoma, but the Trust help her feel part of something again.
Ammarah – “It’s more like a community.”
Nathaniel had treatment for Lymphoma as a child. But after experiencing Late Effects into his 20s, he found the support of the Trust invaluable.
Nathanie- “I feel more free and at peace”
As you can see from this video, Trust trips can help you overcome feelings of loneliness and isolation. Giving you, the opportunity to share personal experiences and worries, you can open up to others who have been through the same […]
Why did you feel lonely and isolated during your treatment?
This is why new friendships after cancer matter. The Trust’s four day trips can be transformational. It’s not about sailing, but the magic that happens when young people with shared experiences are together on a boat. Come aboard and find […]
I feel like I’m not an outsider
Did you know as many as 83% of young people going through cancer treatment report feeling lonely – they feel like no one understands what they’re going through, even though they are surrounded by people they feel lonely because they […]
How did you feel during your treatment?
Dr. Bob is back, this time telling us all about Chemotherapy. If you have any further questions about your treatment plan, please consult your care team.