Embarrassing bodies : cancer special
Publication details: Channel 4, 2014Subject(s): Summary: 55 minutesSummary: Broadcast 15 October 2015 : 00.05 : Channel 4Summary: The series destigmatising medical ailments. The Embarrassing Bodies doctors are standing up to cancer while taking an emotional medical journey with patients. Dr Christian meets Josh, who tragically lost half his face following the diagnosis of a rare cancer, orbital melanoma. He also meets Danny, the father of two young boys, who's been diagnosed with bladder cancer at just 39. Forty-nine-year-old Julie comes to see Dr Dawn having overcome breast cancer eight years ago and hoping to now have her breasts rebuilt with a pioneering technique. And Dr Dawn meets 22-year-old Natalie as she undergoes radiotherapy for cervical cancer. Dr Pixie offers a guide to the pitfalls of bowel cancer. Dr Christian dons a pair of fake boobs and hits the streets so women can see what's normal and healthy. Celebrities share their personal stories of how cancer has affected them; including Peter Andre, Ken Hom, Jenny Frost, John Hartson, Matt Dawson and Dawn Porter| Item type | Home library | Class number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Book 7 day loan | David Adams Library (Royal Marsden) Librarians Office | DVD 0108 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 0000003391 |
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55 minutes
Broadcast 15 October 2015 : 00.05 : Channel 4
The series destigmatising medical ailments. The Embarrassing Bodies doctors are standing up to cancer while taking an emotional medical journey with patients. Dr Christian meets Josh, who tragically lost half his face following the diagnosis of a rare cancer, orbital melanoma. He also meets Danny, the father of two young boys, who's been diagnosed with bladder cancer at just 39. Forty-nine-year-old Julie comes to see Dr Dawn having overcome breast cancer eight years ago and hoping to now have her breasts rebuilt with a pioneering technique. And Dr Dawn meets 22-year-old Natalie as she undergoes radiotherapy for cervical cancer. Dr Pixie offers a guide to the pitfalls of bowel cancer. Dr Christian dons a pair of fake boobs and hits the streets so women can see what's normal and healthy. Celebrities share their personal stories of how cancer has affected them; including Peter Andre, Ken Hom, Jenny Frost, John Hartson, Matt Dawson and Dawn Porter
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