The Hospital

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1. thats really sad news he was such an inspirational person, just goes to show how lifes to short to worry about all the little things and to make the most of it while its here.

   Posted by kp on 23/09/2009 01:26:17

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2. Adam, who was featured in this documentry also died. Today - :-(. R.I.P.

   Posted by Babe on 21/09/2009 19:47:00

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3. This programme captured the raw emotions of human life. The sadness for Rebecca and her family, the joy of Alex who cleared off to get on with his life, and the inspiring pure guts and determination of Adam who taught us all in a short TV documentary about how we should approach every day of our lives. His Mum and Dad were so right to be proud of him. My only gripe - you have left a million people wondering how Adam is, because our thoughts are with him in his fight with cancer

   Posted by June H on 28/08/2009 21:40:49

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4. The children in this program are the bravest and most inspirational people I have ever seen. I suffer from depression and can quite easily be effected by the smallest negative aspects of life. But after watching this program not only was I understandably upset but I was also made truly aware of just how strong and resilient human being can be. A very necessary program.

   Posted by john deg on 27/08/2009 23:21:25

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5. I have watched Teenagers Fighting Cancer twice and have been overwhelmed by what I saw. I have had a mental illness for some years and have always tried to think of others before myself, but this programme shared with teenagers, parents and hospital staff has made me realise what life is like for a lot of other people including teenagers with cancer. I will always remember some of the words and scenes of those involved and would like them to know what an impression it made on me.

   Posted by Linda Stubbings on 26/08/2009 12:50:39

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6. Dear Channel4, there were previously numerous comments on this page? whats happened to the rest of them? Regards Rebecca

   Posted by Rebecca-Elizabeth Lofts on 24/08/2009 19:40:08

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7. What a wonderful programme. Offering so much hope a and real sense of what going through cancer is really like. What really hit me was when Rebbecca ( God bless her) said ' I'll love just a day without pain, or an hour' I'm a 28 year old stroke victim I had my stoke at the start of this year. What many people don't seem to relise is that strokes can happen at all ages. Apparently even a fetus can have a stroke. I was just 27 and luckily recovering steadily , slowly but well. Apart from an obvious left sided weakness my life is gradually getting back to normal. Congratulation again on the programme. It was lovely to see such strong young people.

   Posted by Caroline Cooper on 24/08/2009 11:19:46

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8. I have never been so emotional whilst watching anything on tv in my life. The teenagers bravery is such an inspiration for anybody going through any physical ailment. I was on kidney dialysis as a young man and felt close to death several times but was blessed with a second chance via a transplant. I completely agree with Michelle in the previous post. There is not enough emphasis placed on the emotional effects that having a life threatening condition can put on a person. Especially someone of a young age. It would be great for young patients to be able to talk to people of the same age who have gone through it already. I craved help like this but it wasnt available and so just had to 'get on with it'. There are so many survivors of various illnesses and diseases like myself, who would be more than happy to volunteer their time to chat to patients about what to expect and to let them know that they can come through the other side. Michelle, i hope and pray your son will come through this.

   Posted by Gavin Paterson on 24/08/2009 11:16:07

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9. Ive just watched the programme for the second time and it was just as emotional as when i first saw it. I am a young person and have been suffering from depression for 10months now and the silliest things bring my world crashing down, but i think this programme has given me a much needed kick back into the real world and has helped me to refocus my life. I have seen these people my own age suffering so much and yet remaining so positive and i have learnt so much from them and taken so much inspiration from them. It has made me realise just how much i take for granted and that i need to learn to take joy out of these things. The last thing one of the mums said was how she hoped that what her daughter had said and done would be remembered, and it will most certainly be by me.

   Posted by anonymous on 23/08/2009 23:13:20

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10. i have a 19yr old son anthony been in sunderland royal hospital heamatology and chemotherapy ward e55 for 22 weeks with severe aplastic anemia a rare blood disorder he has no bone marrow ni immune system has to have blood and platelet transfusions to keep him alive been through rabbit stem cell treatment which hasnt worked so now only option is a bone marrow transplant or he will die benn through too much for a teenager without any young people to talk to as in a side room and tw ward is mainly old people there should be more services like councilling to help them through it i would love to hear from other people who have and can give us some hope

    Posted by michelle leedham on 22/08/2009 20:56:32

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11. I work for a teenage cancer charity, helping teenagers like these, will definetly be watching this, as this is also one of the hospitals that we support.

    Posted by Jonathan on 03/07/2009 11:10:47

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