Here we are introduced to Christopher McKeown, currently being treated at Belfast City Hospital, who was diagnosed at nineteen with Ewing’s Sarcoma, after a series of initial pains in his arm that gradually got worse. Starting treatment straight away, Christopher […]
Here we meet nineteen year old Steph Hayter, who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. After a successful first year at University and an exciting and care free summer holiday, Steph began to experience a series of hip pains, leading to […]
Here we meet Katy Johncock, diagnosed with cancer after a series of tests and X-Rays. Katy talks us through her past experiences of life on treatment, including the symptoms and side effects of her drugs and the profound affect it […]
Part 3 of Emma’s video diary sees her back in hospital again, awaiting the start of her beam chemotherapy and stem cell treatment. Despite experiencing a few initial problems with her chemotherapy after having a reaction to the drugs, Emma’s […]
Here we are introduced to twelve year old Persia Honar, who is being treated for Ewings Sarcoma at The Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh. With more X-Boxes to play with than a gaming shop, Persia gives us a […]
In Part 4 of Shannon’s blog, we follow her daily routine, having just completed her last session of chemo. Amongst playing with little brother Ross, who gets the party started with a highly impressive dance display (involving spinning round in […]
Diagnosed when she was just 11, this is Kirsty Harrison’s story. After an initial operation, Kirsty’s cancer returned in 2008, along with the addition of a new person in her life, Scott. Explaining the series of events that led to […]
Finding out she only has one block of chemo left, Shannon is in high spirits as completes her penultimate treatment. Despite keeping busy, Shannon explains how she is eagerly awaiting her stay away from hospital, desperate to see her Neutrophils […]
Part 2 of Shannon’s blog sees her move to a new ward and of course, a tour around is essential! As she receives her treatment, Shannon talks us through her daily happenings, including lots of DVD watching, Sims playing and […]
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 […]
Part 2 of Emma’s blog sees her preparing for another long stint in hospital, as well as waiting to see the results of the mini-beam treatment she has been receiving, chemotherapy used in smaller doses to create a more effective […]
Here we meet Danyaal (also known as Danny) located at the Royal Marsden, who talks us through his recent diagnosis of T-Lymphoblastic Leukemia. As Danny discusses his experience, we learn of the intense treatment program he is currently receiving, as […]