var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); There’s a host of big names in the building as Newcastle open their brand new doors for the first time and officially open their state of the art Teenage Unit. Famous faces including Roger Daltrey, The Duchess of York and X Factor champion Joe McElderry all make an appearance, greeting staff [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); After first seeing him singing along (very well I might add!) to europop, here we are introduced properly to Tom Mercer, who shares his story, including the diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2006. With the usual symptoms including lack of energy, tiredness and aches and pains, Tom visited his doctor and, after collapsing [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); This one speaks for itself really. Looks like someone missed out on bringing the United Kingdom a Eurovision victory!

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Is it the final scene of Sister Act? No, but it is Newcastle rocking a medley of all those classic tunes your hairbrush has been subjected to over the years!

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); After being treated for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, here we meet Tom Mercer from Newcastle who shares his experience of cancer with us. Tom explains the huge difference it made being surrounded by positive people and the opportunity to forge many friendships during his treatment. After a jam-packed weekend at FYSOT, Tom [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); A look around Newcastle’s amazing new Teenage Cancer unit, a project that has been in the pipeline for a while and one that was talked about back in September, when they first unveiled new and improved facilities for their teenagers. There has been much fundraising towards the completion of the new [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Part two of Franz Ferdinand’s wonderful live music session on Newcastle’s teenage ward sees the band performing two more classic hits, including “Take Me Out” and “Walk Away” combined with more photo meet and greets for the members of the ward. Unable to watch the session previously, the group make a [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); It’s a rare and wonderful musical treat as the one and only Franz Ferdinand take a visit to Newcastle to perform live on the ward, playing a selection of their best known and well loved songs. From “The Dark of the Matinee” to “No You Girls”, the group fail to disappoint, [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Starting with stomach pains, Amy explains how a series of symptoms and tests led to her diagnosis of cancer. Amy talks about how it got easier once she got her head round the situation and started mixing with people in a similar situation…all whilst sat on a far away planet talking [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); A look around Newcastle’s day case unit, where new eating facilities and improved services downstairs have made a huge difference to patients being treated. We get a detailed tour around the unit, including the brand new Ward 14, where there’s a separate waiting area for teenagers, allowing them to socialise with [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); An introduction to Newcastle’s TCT ward, equipped with all the facilities that make long stints in hospital made considerably more comfortable for the teenagers being treated. With a selection of different layout options, including en-suite facilities and two and three person bays, as well as television and Internet access, a games [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); The pom pom’s are out as Newcastle take to the stage with their cheerleading inspired version of “Mickey”. Give me an N, give me an E….!