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 […]
UK (1421 films)
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
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?
We follow Sky Cartwright as she receives Proton Therapy, a form of external beam radiotherapy, over in Switzerland. Starting with a tour of their accommodation, followed by a peek at the treatment itself, the film provides an informative insight into […]
Sky, Switzerland & Proton Therapy
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
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
A tour around Ward 35 in Bristol, where there’s plenty going on! We get a look at the various facilities the ward has to offer, including a peek at the very lovely garden…but only from the inside, as seagulls have […]
Welcome to ward 35
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 […]
Ghost Hunting
A behind the scenes look at Edinburgh’s recent animation day, where there’s all sorts going on…from moulding to computer animation, there’s lots to try…resulting in the creation of a rather wonderful green blob, that, with a bit of computer trickery, […]