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″); Part 4 of Steph’s video diary sees her back in hospital after contracting a rare E-Coli infection, a complication which has meant her line has had to be taken out and is now nervously awaiting a new one to be put in. Although fed up to be back in hospital again, [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); After a temperature spike finds Claire back in hospital, she waits on test results to see if she has contracted an infection and unfortunately, has to be put on antibiotics again. After a few days of taking it easy, luckily, Claire steers clear of any infections and is told she can [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); In Matthew’s latest instalment, we find him in a bit of a rush, ready to head to the hospital for more treatment…not before a spot of lunch however! Matthew talks about what to expect when having chemo, explaining how, despite the sickness and fatigue, he got used to it after a [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); After finding herself back in hospital again due to an infection and low counts, Alice is feeling deflated and wants to be back at home. After a talk with the doctors however, Alice soon realises she must stay and get better before she can return home, and sure enough, proving everyone [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); 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 D9 and Richard talks us through the latest on his treatment [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); As Alice starts her first cycle of chemo, we get a lowdown of how things are going during her stay in hospital. Alice is excited at the thought of being discharged and keeps in high spirits as she completes the first hurdle. Back at home, it’s a nice change from the [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); In this second instalment, we join Anthony for a bounce and a stretch as he has a physio gym session at the hospital, followed by a game of pool, which Anthony loses… but we’ll let him off considering he does have a cast on his arm! As Anthony travels back to [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Gavin gives us a tour of the place he spent quite a bit of time…Belfast City Hospital, showing us various features and giving us a running commentary of what life is like when you are living in hospital surroundings constantly. Gavin’s mum also talks about life in hospital, and explains how [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); In this latest instalment, Alice explains how she is feeling as she continues on with her difficult schedule, which is mainly tiredness and generally feeling “rubbish”. With an ongoing pain in her shoulder, Alice prepares for a review to get to the underlying issue, but soon finds out the real problem…shingles! [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); In this film we meet Jodie, whose brother Shawn was diagnosed with cancer only a month ago. As she goes about her sisterly duties, (i.e. fetching copious amounts of pot noodle from the shops!) Jodie explains how the news of Shawn’s diagnosis is still very raw but manages to keep going [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); 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 all over and done with and get on with life as [...]