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, […]
Films Tagged: Infection (31 films)
This latest video instalment finds Claire 18 days post transplant and preparing for various tests. After having a few days of being particularly ill, feeling both physically and mentally exhausted, Claire begins to perk up again and expresses her relief […]
Claire’s Video Blog
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
In this third instalment, we hear how a variety of symptoms, including sickness, exhaustion, achey legs and a sore throat are all affecting Josephine, meaning more time in hospital due to risk of infection. The woggles are out as a […]
Josephine part 3
Diagnosed with Leukemia, Thomas gives us a very personal account of his beliefs, and how he coped with the diagnosis after being told there was no cure; obtaining drugs previously not available on the NHS.
Thomas
The first film in a series that will answer your questions relating to brain tumours. Questions: “How long is it since your diagnosis?”, “What is it like to be told you have a brain tumour?”, “What has been the most […]
TYA – Session 1
Gavin tells us about his diagnosis of leukemia, and some of the procedures he had to go through. There are also thoughts from his mother. And advice on coping. Highly informative.
Gavin
Now that Lorna is in remission she talks us through her diagnosis and treatment of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
blast from the past
A guide to ward 27 with an introduction to some of the staff and facilities available.
welcome to LRI
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.
on the line
19 now, Prince was diagnosed at 14 with a few years off he relapsed at 17. Here he talks about how he dealt with the diagnosis.
Prince
Jack shows us round the ward at Birmingham and reveals how long he has been there.