var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); It’s a combination you wouldn’t think would work together, but as this video highlights, energy levels permitting, a bit of gentle exercise during chemotherapy can have a wide range of benefits. With many reasons for keeping active, including motivation, boredom and improving muscle after treatment, former patients share their experiences of [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Part two of the “Let’s Talk About Sex” series sees the discussion on sexual issues focus on fertility, and the worry and disappointment of potentially not being able to conceive once treatment is over. We hear from former patients who all share their stories of fertility issues, some successful in their [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Looking at how environment can affect the outcome of treatment, this film covers the extensive research undergone by TCT, with the results of their findings being discussed at the Building Futures event located at the Saatchi Gallery in London. Analysing the impact of the built environment, in terms of architecture and [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Continuing with the Headspace series, we hear more from former brain tumour patients Sarah, Jonny, Rebecca, Ashley, Curtis and Craig. Talking about the physical, emotional and learning difficulties faced post treatment, we discover each case is very different, often depending on the location of the tumour and the complications experienced. Asked [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); As part of Headspace, videos related to and concerning the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours, created to help other patients in similar situations, we hear from a series of former patients, all sharing their experience of living with a brain tumour. Covering a range of subjects, including the discovery of [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Part 5 of Joe’s inspiring video series, filmed alongside trusted professional Professor David Walker, sees Joe continue to discuss his decision not to receive further treatment for his cancer and openly and honestly talk about his whole experience, raising further discussion points along the way. Joe explains how his severe lack [...]

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 [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); In Part 4 of Shannon’s blog, we follow her daily routine, having just completed her last session of chemo. Amongst playing with little brother Ross, who gets the party started with a highly impressive dance display (involving spinning round in circles!), Shannon also has regular visits from other family members and [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Starting with stomach pains, Amy explains how a series of symptoms and tests led to her diagnosis of cancer. Amy talks about how it got easier once she got her head round the situation and started mixing with people in a similar situation…all whilst sat on a far away planet talking [...]

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 Leukemia on Christmas Eve 2008, Shannon explains the series of symptoms and complaints that led to her diagnosis. We follow Shannon’s day-to-day routine as she receives treatment, causing her to experience a range of side effects including high temperature, nausea and tiredness. With her family around to entertain her [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); In this highly insightful film, charting the lives of cancer patients Brad and Tania, we hear how their contrasting experiences with the disease have dramatically changed their lives. Describing the build up to each diagnosis, both very different situations, Brad and Tania explain the symptoms they experienced, the treatment received and [...]