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Radiotherapy information for children and families

This short film, produced by Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Aardman Animations, looks at radiotherapy from a child's perspective.

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Captain Chemo

Captain Chemo

For younger patients we've developed an easy guide to cancer diagnosis, treatment and care.

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