var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Coming all the way from San Diego, John Spinetta shares his wise words of wisdom on the losses and gains faced during a young person’s cancer journey. Drawing on his own experiences of working with young people, John bases his talk on the theme of teenagers still being teenagers, despite their [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); In this highly enlightening and at times, humorous portrayal of how a night out takes a dramatic turn for the worse, we see a different side to being diagnosed with cancer. Out on the lash with mates, this unsuspecting teenager never expects to end up in hospital halfway through the night…not [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); In this highly informative film by Tom McNab in Leeds, we learn about the pivotal role of a Youth Support Co-Ordinator on the teenage ward, gaining information on how their vital work contributes greatly to the positive and social atmosphere of the unit. Providing normality, friendship and a host of exciting [...]

Here we are introduced to 17 year old David, who, on the 26th July 2007 was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. As we hear David’s story, we find out what life was like before diagnosis- a typical teenage one really, going to school, hanging out with mates, going down the ‘chippy’- until a series of symptoms led to a far more serious turn of events. After finding out he had Leukemia, David explains what it was like to be told such shocking news, with his family also explaining how it emotionally affected them. Now in remission and receiving maintenance treatment ending in October 2010, as we join the family on a picnic, David explains how relieved he is to have been given the all clear and reveals how the whole experience has made him realise what is truly important in life.

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Taken from the viewpoint of Katrina and Sarah Sissins, this is the story of two sisters and how together, they have coped with cancer being a big part of their lives. After finding a lump in his hand, their brother Stuart was diagnosed with a type of sarcoma cancer, undergoing treatment [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); First diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in September 2003, after a series of unresolved trips to the doctors, this is the story of Katie Knight and how, as a family they have overcome her experience with cancer and an unexpected relapse two years later. As well as being a light hearted and [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); A guide to ward 27 with an introduction to some of the staff and facilities available.

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Zara Free, Lucie Carrington, and Anneke Edwick take us through that oh so popular subject of hospital ‘food’.

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Things are getting tough for Neil, but nothing is going to stand between him and his beloved Chesterfield, as he, his wife and his parents all take a day trip to Blackpool.

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Kayleigh explains what its like to be so far away from home and lonely for so long, and explains how her illness put her life into perspective.

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); The third of 3 films from Sarah, in which she tells us how she feels after the transplant and writes a thankyou letter to the bone marrow donor.