Environment critical to teenagers' recovery.
The Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT), the charity devoted to improving the lives of teenager cancer sufferers, has released the initial results of an independent study which it says prove that a high quality built environment, of the calibre seen in its 13 existing U.K. teenage cancer units, not only boosts patient morale by giving sick youngsters a feeling of control, but also encourages young cancer sufferers to complete their treatment, significantly impacting the number of positive outcomes. Jonathan Baillie reports on the study's London launch.
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