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Father & Son
var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Here we meet a father and son duo that share their story and experiences of living with cancer. Diagnosed with Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma on the 23 December 2009, James describes the process of being treated and how much of a difference it made to be around teenagers he had a [...]
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FYSOT ’10: Sisters
var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Sisters Sarah and Michelle Hampton take to the stage to share their story with the audience, not only providing inspiration and hope for fellow young people, but also addressing the power of sisterhood during a devastating and life changing time in their lives. Sarah describes that moment, when, at a young [...]
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Sister’s Point of Views
var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Here we meet Bridget Jenkins, whose younger brother was diagnosed with Leukemia aged just thirteen. As Bridget talks us through her story, describing the hardships of watching a sibling fight cancer, we hear what life is like from the perspective of a patient’s family member. Being the oldest sibling and a [...]
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A Typical Chemo Day
var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); After receiving his fourth chemo and experiencing bad nausea, we follow Aaron as he has his fifth treatment, getting an insight into what a typical “chemo day” is like for him. Surrounded by friends and family, Aaron’s younger sister Jessica takes to the camera and tells us a bit about the [...]
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David
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.
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Moving On
var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); After an intense course of treatment and now beginning to feel better, a holiday is long overdue for Jonny as he jets off to Spain and luckily, takes us with him! Leaving rainy England behind for the sparkling shores of Benalmadena near Malaga, the sun cream is packed, the shades are [...]
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One Year On
var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Diagnosed in September 2006 with a brain tumour, this is Jonny’s story. 8 months on and we hear about his long and hard journey in detail, as Jonny explains the nasty side effects of treatment and the various operations he has had to have. We get a sneaky peek at the [...]
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Costa del Belfast
var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Home at last, Cherith talks about her excitement at being back in Belfast and reunited with some of her family. As she adapts to life away from her brother, Cherith also explains how she is feeling a mixture of emotions and is glad to be home and having a break from [...]
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looking after shawn
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 [...]
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Marina Anagnostou
var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); In this truthful and informative film, as part of the Head Space series, former cancer patient Marina reminisces over the past few years and tells us about her experience with the illness and how it has changed her life, with work, family and friends being just some of the factors affected. [...]
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Josephine part 1
var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); 17 year old Josephine is on her 4th week of chemo after diagnosis of Osteosarcoma.
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Watch Me Rise Up
var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Luisa gives a rundown of her journey through cancer.



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