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 [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Here we meet Zack Hagan and family, who describe what it’s like to live with cancer as a family. First diagnosed with bone cancer when he was just ten, Zack was placed on a children’s ward and began treatment straight away. Explaining the downside to being on a children’s unit, Zack [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); A tour of Clatterbridge’s brand new Teenage and Young Adult Unit, equipped with everything young patients need to be treated comfortably and in an environment that feels open, contemporary and provides teenagers with all the usual fantastic facilities and opportunities.

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Here we meet Lynda Killeen from Ireland, who was diagnosed with cancer at a very early age. After earlier set backs, Lynda went on to study at college, where a nasty fall meant the start of other serious problems. Lynda talks in depth about CanTeen Ireland, a wonderful organisation set up [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Here we are introduced to not one, but two teenagers being treated at UCLH, both close in age, but both in very different situations. First up is Jade Amanda Tyler, who in September of this year was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma and is currently awaiting an important operation to remove her [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); It’s a big night for Claire as she gets herself ready for the Clic Sargent Ball 2009, located at the very glamorous Stormfont Hotel in Belfast. Every inch the professional, Claire takes to the stage and delivers a highly informative talk on her experiences in Belfast City Hospital and the positive [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); In this third instalment of the Headspace series, we hear about a range of issues concerning post treatment of brain tumours, with the team of past young patients offering advice based on their first hand experience of dealing with such a specific condition. Talking about the precautions taken after treatment has [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); The day of the walk has finally come and Team Peter are out in force, t shirts on, raring to go! With current world heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis present to set proceedings off, along with The Lord Mayor of Sheffield, it’s a high profile affair, not least forgetting Peter himself who [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Another look at a fantastic Teenage Cancer Trust Unit, located at The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. Opened in April 2007, the ward incorporates all the vital components of a successful teenage unit; state of the art facilities, a cool and contemporary environment that appeals to teenagers and a supportive, [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); The party poppers are out as Sheffield TCTU celebrate their 7th birthday. With their fans out in full force, there’s time taken to thank all the people that have supported them along the way, ensuring Sheffield’s success. Watch out for a little piece from Pierre too…and maybe, just maybe, some dancing!

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); A look around Maggie’s Centre in Edinburgh, a cancer support service providing care for anyone affected by any type of cancer, at any stage. The centre is equipped with all the essential facilities and provides a warm and cosy environment for patients and their families, whilst offering help with any problems, [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Charting ten years of TCT in Leeds, Sue Morgan covers the last decade of the region’s progress, remembering pivotal moments that have ensured its success to this very day. Starting with the introduction of a teenage support group, VCM, conducted to learn the needs and views of the teenagers themselves, the [...]