As Birmingham prepare for the first patients of the brand new TCT unit to enter, the final touches are made and the doors are opened to teenager Will, who was diagnosed in November of last year. Amazed by the facilities and modern appearance of the unit, Will explains how much of a difference the space [...]

An inspiring short film about the struggles of teenagers with cancer. Local celebrities, ranging from politicians such as Nick Clegg to musical masterminds such as The Arctic Monkeys, Reverend and the Makers and Tony Christie join together to show their support for Sheffield’s new Teenage Cancer Unit.

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Prepare to feel very jealous as Shannon lives the life of an A-lister, when she jets off to London for some sight seeing, fine dining and even finer transport! Shannon’s trip to London comes as part of the Rays of Sunshine children’s charity, designed to grant the wishes of young patients and provide them with [...]

Coverage from “The Way Forward” weekend, designed for patients who have finished their treatment and would like to discuss some of the issues faced afterwards, as well as specific topics such as body image, nutrition, education and employment. It’s not all discussion though, as the group take part in a series of outdoor activities including [...]

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 unit, with £250,000 raised [...]

In this latest instalment, we get an update from Shannon, who has lots to tell us about after finishing her treatment just over eight months ago. With many exciting happenings to report on, including seeing Take That, mingling with the stars of the X Factor backstage and having a spot of hot chocolate and cake [...]

This film explores the importance of the new TCT units in the treatment and recovery of teenagers, with former and current patients providing their experiences of their time in hospital and the difference these vital units can make. By creating a “home from home” environment for young people being treated, they are able to concentrate [...]

We hear from Louise Delvin once again, who is ready to go outside and enjoy a rare bit of sunshine in her home city of Belfast. Before she does though, Louise offers some vital advice on how to stay safe when out in the sun, explaining the healing properties sunshine can provide and stating as [...]

This film follows the journey of Olly Rofix, diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2005. Showing the good and bad parts of treatment, including drastic weight loss and extreme side effects from chemo and radiotherapy, Olly charts his time in hospital, including the process of receiving a stem cell transplant. There’s also an Anglia News report, covering [...]