derek and his wife, michelle, have three boys, ages 11, 16 and 17.. northern ireland troubles gallery - conflict and bloodshed ..experts say years of cuts to nhs budgets and staff has led to patients waiting longer for chemotherapy and radiotherapy (file pic)..

chemotherapy involved two hours at the hospital every other week. he'd leave wearing a fanny pack that would continue to deliver treatment for 48 straight hours, one slow drip at a time..