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“Doing it for Imogen” – Bike Ride for Piam Brown Ward

September 2, 2016 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Doing it for Imogen

“Doing it for Imogen” is a fundraising campaign, which I hope Chandler’s Ford Today readers would support.

Imogen is only 6 years old. She is suffering from a rare disease called Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis (LCH). [Read more…] about “Doing it for Imogen” – Bike Ride for Piam Brown Ward

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Eastleigh Lions: Bravery Certificates

September 5, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Eastleigh Lions issue bravery certificates to hospital children.

In my recent post I shared with you my surreal yet normal life within the children cancer ward at Southampton General Hospital.

My son was gravely ill 12 years ago and Piam Brown the children oncology ward in Southampton saved his life.

Dave Bowring from Eastleigh Lions Club [Read more…] about Eastleigh Lions: Bravery Certificates

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Life In Children Cancer Ward At Southampton General Hospital

September 3, 2014 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

I normally do not write about current emotive news on this site, but the story of Ashya King is so compelling that I feel I have a duty to share what I know about the children cancer ward at Southampton General Hospital.

Twelve years ago, my son was treated at Piam Brown Ward, children’s oncology and haematology centre for the Wessex region, based at Southampton General Hospital. This was the same ward that had also treated Ashya King, [Read more…] about Life In Children Cancer Ward At Southampton General Hospital

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My Turning Point: Why Communication Matters

April 21, 2014 By Janet Williams 10 Comments

We all have turning points in our life: the first kiss, marriage, having kids, divorce, or, coming out ……

Two weeks ago my son was officially discharged from Southampton General Hospital by his oncologist, Dr Ramya Ramanujachar, after a 10-year follow-up as an outpatient.

My son is only 13. His illness 12 years ago was undoubtedly a turning point in my life. [Read more…] about My Turning Point: Why Communication Matters

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