In this highly insightful film, charting the lives of cancer patients Brad and Tania, we hear how their contrasting experiences with the disease have dramatically changed their lives. Describing the build up to each diagnosis, both very different situations, Brad […]
In this highly informative film, Sheffield provides a full rundown of the after care procedures taken for late effects of cancer, occurring months or years after treatment has finished and differing from symptoms seen during illness. Affecting both physical and […]
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 […]
This latest instalment finds Matt in hospital, waiting to have a blood transfusion and introducing us to some of the nurses who treat him. After a much needed boost, Matt gets some fresh air with family on a walk, where […]
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, […]
Prince Aidoo looks right at home on the stage as he talks us through his journey, accompanied by his close friend Anthony. Diagnosed with Leukaemia at age 14, Prince explains, in his own unique way, how the simple things in […]
Next up is Claire Woolger, who shares her story of cancer discovery, explaining how she went from being the “average teenager” worrying only about boys, school work and exams, to finding out she had something far scarier to be concerned […]
Professor Tim Eden sums up the topics of the day and reiterates the importance of young people’s voices being heard so the necessary changes in research and improvements in service can take place.
Highlights from the panel discussion with a team of health professionals, specialised in cancer treatment, research and care. A selection of queries and questions are raised by members of the audience concerning all aspects of their experience with cancer…and met […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]