Febrile neutropenia is a common and potentially life-threatening complication of cancer treatment. It’s managed by admission to hospital, and giving powerful antibiotics. We know that for 4 out of 5 young people, the temperature wasn’t a severe infection, and we […]
Filmed as part of JTV Cancer Support’s One Week In Cancer 2014. Lily is a year and half out of her stem cell transplant and talks about how her immune system is still quite low so she’s currently unwell with a […]
Here we are introduced to Siôn Charles, who is awaiting an operation to have a new portacath fitted. Post operation and feeling very hungry, Siôn manages to eat and has a well deserved rest, recovering from the effects of surgery, after being […]
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 […]
After a temperature spike finds Claire back in hospital, she waits on test results to see if she has contracted an infection and unfortunately, has to be put on antibiotics again. After a few days of taking it easy, luckily, […]
Here we are introduced to Jenna who is in hospital and receives her 5th chemo session. There are also visits from some friends and family.
Alice gives us an update on her progress including a few issues with her Hickman Line. And exams are looming. Please visit www.chrislucastrust.com for more info on Rhabdomyosarcoma.
The second fantastic film by Alice, and after spending a long time in hospital she gets the news that she can go home. Please visit www.chrislucastrust.com for more info on Rhabdomyosarcoma.
Kayleigh explains what its like to be so far away from home and lonely for so long, and explains how her illness put her life into perspective.
Starring Alice Bullock, Jordan Watson, and Kayleigh Ashby. The patients of ward C2 explain their stories, and we get a tour of the ward.
Sam has a haircut in preparation for her wig, and seems pleased with the results.