How complementary therapies can help emotional wellbeing
Kate Beddow uses types of complementary therapies such as Reiki and journalling to help the wellbeing of families affected by childhood cancer. Here, she tells us more.
Kate Beddow uses types of complementary therapies such as Reiki and journalling to help the wellbeing of families affected by childhood cancer. Here, she tells us more.
Clinical Psychologist at Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) talks to us about her work.
Dr Rachel Cox, is a consultant paediatric oncologist and Chair of CCLG’s Late Effects Group. She tells us what late effects are, and how the work of the group is helping to improve the quality of life for survivors of childhood cancer.
Sinead Wood's son Cillian finished treatment for T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma last summer. She writes on how it took time for her and her family to adjust to life after treatment, and offers advice to others trying to do the same.
Nicky Webb, Clinical Nurse Specialist for the long-term follow-up of survivors of childhood cancer and joint Chair of the Children’s After Cure Nurses UK Group.
Dr Catherine Pointer was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2006, aged 14. She tells us how her experiences inspired her to become a cancer researcher, working alongside one of the doctors who treated her.
Cara Smith was diagnosed with a brain tumour as a toddler. Here, she tells us how the past is helping shape her future.
Professor Hamish Wallace is a Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People in Edinburgh and honorary professor at The University of Edinburgh. He explains what fertility preservation options are available for young cancer patients.
Jack Hamilton was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2010, aged seven. Now at university studying medicine, he explains how he hopes to fulfil his dream of becoming an oncologist.