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 response. After unfortunately contracting an infection, Emma finds herself back in hospital, remaining there until [...]

In part 1 of Emma’s blog, we hear how tiredness is affecting her as she feels the results of her last lot of chemo, and follow her as she has a Pulmonary Function Test, a measure of how well the lungs take in and release air. Emma focuses on preparing for her nephew’s christening, which [...]

The second part of Bonnie’s April diary sees her eagerly awaiting her latest CT scan results amongst dealing with some not-so-nice side effects including tiredness and a few crazy dreams! The race for life fund is steadily rising as Bonnie prepares her costume for the big day and tries to focus on some positive times [...]

Always equipped with excellent advice, Bonnie talks about dealing with stoma bags and explains the complex process of wearing one constantly. With her hair increasingly falling out, she updates us on the latest loss of hair and, as chemo takes its toll, she struggles with sickness and fatigue amongst getting on with her day to [...]

Bonnie is responding to her chemo and has managed to do some ‘normal’ things over the Christmas period despite her tiredness.

After 18 months of chemo Alice goes for her last chemo sessions and tells us about the various test and scans she has to have.

A discussion on some of the lesser mentioned issues surrounding cancer, like sperm banking.

At the end of 2006 Carol was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right shoulder.

Cancer is nothing new to Katie as she has recovered from it twice already, proving that she’s a fighter.

Millie shows us the diary she kept during her time battling, which seems to have proven a distraction.

Joe shows us that although he has leukemia, he can still do the things he loves. His family come to visit him on his birthday, and he gets some good news.

The second fantastic film by Alice, and after spending a long time in hospital she gets the news that she can go home. Please visit www.chrislucastrust.com for more info on Rhabdomyosarcoma.