In this highly informative film by Tom McNab in Leeds, we learn about the pivotal role of a Youth Support Co-Ordinator on the teenage ward, gaining information on how their vital work contributes greatly to the positive and social atmosphere […]
Films Tagged: Parents (74 films)
In this highly informative and insightful film, charting the procedures taken after surgery for Osteosarcoma, Alex has his leg lengthened. Checking up on his measurements, as well as the tightness of his muscles, Alex explains how his passion for sport […]
Just a Little Bit More
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
Here we are introduced to 17 year old David, who, on the 26th July 2007 was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. As we hear David’s story, we find out what life was like before diagnosis- a typical teenage one really, […]
David
Katie Knight and her dad David return to Jimmyteens to talk about Katie’s experience with cancer five years ago, plus a relapse two years later and how it affected them as a family. With the aid of blog entries, written […]
FYSOT’08: Poking Pandora in the Eye
Diagnosed nine months ago with Acute Lymblastic Leukaemia, we follow Marcus as he organises a charity gig with his band, Mexicofallz to raise not only money, but also awareness of the disease. As a way of saying thank you to […]
Mexicofallz
A great film from Nottingham, showing us the various complementary treatments on offer for young people receiving treatment for cancer. Located at the Complementary Therapies unit at The Queens Medical Centre, we get an in depth look at what’s on […]
Complementary Therapies
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 all go go go as both radiotherapy and exams get underway and Alice prepares for the busy schedule ahead of her. With radiotherapy everyday for the next 4 ½ weeks, Alice explains how she can’t wait to get it […]
grueling schedule
As Gavin reflects on his experience with cancer so far, talk soon turns to the vast array of people who have worked with him during his treatment. From consultants to CLIC Sargent, Gavin and his mum manage to draw up […]
Gavin: Part 2
In this truthful and informative film, as part of the Head Space series, former cancer patient Marina reminisces over the past few years and tells us about her experience with the illness and how it has changed her life, with […]