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″); In this latest instalment, we catch up with Fay, who is feeling the effects of treatment as her walking becomes progressively harder and chemo induced tiredness kicks in. Fluffy the teddy bear makes a welcome return; however there may be competition for poor Fluffy in the form of Larry…an equally fluffy [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); We follow Sky Cartwright as she receives Proton Therapy, a form of external beam radiotherapy, over in Switzerland. Starting with a tour of their accommodation, followed by a peek at the treatment itself, the film provides an informative insight into the specialist process of Proton Therapy as well as a snapshot [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, this is Aaron’s story. Starting with a fast and furious car ride on the beach, we get an insight into his day-to-day happenings, as he explains some of the side effects of treatment and how it has affected his life. Not one to stay still for very [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); 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 [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); After her first film “Flying Pink Ponies”, Gemma makes a return to Jimmyteens with a diary of her radiotherapy sessions, of which she will be receiving twelve in total. Gemma reports back after her first treatment, explaining some of the side effects of receiving radiotherapy and provides regular updates of how [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Here we meet 22 year old Claire Henderson who, after finding a lump in her groin in early 2007, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. As Claire tells her story, we learn about her daily routine in hospital, how she felt when she was diagnosed and the various procedures she has to [...]

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 [...]

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″); 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″); 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 [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); It’s another busy week for Bonnie as nights out with the CLIC Sargent team and show rehearsals are only a few of the things listed in her packed social diary! As she begins to get chemo out of her system, Bonnie experiences a few nasty side effects including back pain and [...]