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 […]
Look away boys…. things are a bit hairy, (but not for long!) as the wax strips are out and the squirming begins, just one of the many fundraising activities organised by Birmingham patient Tom Degg. During a football game with […]
Part 3 of Steph’s video diary sees her feeling full of beans as two weeks of chemo has come as a welcome break from the usual nausea and tiredness. With brand new Cindy the Citroen to cheer her up, as […]
We follow Birmingham as they develop their brand new website, designed to meet the needs of teenage patients, providing them with all the necessary and relevant information needed throughout all stages of treatment. To help with the redesign, a workshop […]
As Birmingham prepare for the first patients of the brand new TCT unit to enter, the final touches are made and the doors are opened to teenager Will, who was diagnosed in November of last year. Amazed by the facilities […]
Prepare to feel very jealous as Shannon lives the life of an A-lister, when she jets off to London for some sight seeing, fine dining and even finer transport! Shannon’s trip to London comes as part of the Rays of […]
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. […]
In this latest instalment, we get an update from Shannon, who has lots to tell us about after finishing her treatment just over eight months ago. With many exciting happenings to report on, including seeing Take That, mingling with the […]
We hear from Louise Delvin once again, who is ready to go outside and enjoy a rare bit of sunshine in her home city of Belfast. Before she does though, Louise offers some vital advice on how to stay safe […]
This film follows the journey of Olly Rofix, diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2005. Showing the good and bad parts of treatment, including drastic weight loss and extreme side effects from chemo and radiotherapy, Olly charts his time in hospital, including […]
Sharing the same birthday as Birmingham’s brand new Teenage Cancer Trust unit, we get an update from Zara Free, who attends the opening of the unit on the day she turns 21! After being diagnosed at 14 with Acute Myeloid […]
Back in 2008, Marcus Rutterford organised a charity gig with his band Mexicofallz to raise money for the charities that helped him throughout his treatment for cancer. This is footage from the event, replaying the fantastic (and extremely catchy!) performance […]