A highly informative talk from the Brain Tumour Conference in April 2008, by a former teenage cancer patient, Tom Green, who was treated for two brain tumours when he was just seventeen. Drawing on his own experiences, Tom explains the […]
Films Tagged: Chemotherapy (161 films)
Here we meet 22 year old Andrea, whose life was turned upside down when a series of health worries led to the unexpected diagnosis of Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, soon after her marriage to husband John. Talking us through the early […]
Mummy, Lots of Love, Faith
In Matthew’s latest instalment, we find him in a bit of a rush, ready to head to the hospital for more treatment…not before a spot of lunch however! Matthew talks about what to expect when having chemo, explaining how, despite […]
Matthew Tozer: Part 2
Professor Mike Richards returns for his fourth year to discuss what he has gained from attending the conference, as well as talking about the issues raised in past years and the changes which have taken place as a result.
FYSOT’08: Prof. Mike Richards
The inspirational and courageous Nicole Dryburgh shares her incredible story, starting when she was first diagnosed at age 11 with a peripheral nerve sheath tumour, a rare type of cancer. After a series of devastating relapses over the years, Nicole […]
FYSOT’08: The Way I see It
A talk explaining a new idea in mobile phone technology for patients experiencing side effects from treatment, with information on how it works and the system in place. Patients can receive information about their specific symptoms from a qualified source […]
FYSOT’08: Using the Tech of the day
After finding herself back in hospital again due to an infection and low counts, Alice is feeling deflated and wants to be back at home. After a talk with the doctors however, Alice soon realises she must stay and get […]
Reservations and Resolutions
It’s been nearly two years since Richard last made a film here on Jimmyteens, but fear not, he’s back in style with the epic release of “Mask Wars”…Darth Vader beware! A lot has happened since filming back on the dreaded […]
No Rest for the Wicked
As Alice starts her first cycle of chemo, we get a lowdown of how things are going during her stay in hospital. Alice is excited at the thought of being discharged and keeps in high spirits as she completes the […]
chemo, sea, and smiley faces
It’s nearly two years to the day since Alice was first diagnosed and although she finds herself in a similar situation treatment wise, she is more determined than ever. As radiotherapy on her head does its job, Alice’s hair begins […]
two years on
Gavin gives us a tour of the place he spent quite a bit of time…Belfast City Hospital, showing us various features and giving us a running commentary of what life is like when you are living in hospital surroundings constantly. […]
welcome to Belfast City Hospital
It’s another busy week for Bonnie as nights out with the CLIC Sargent team and show rehearsals are only a few of the things listed in her packed social diary! As she begins to get chemo out of her system, […]