True Life Stories: From Patients to Doctors
Have you ever thought about how important antibiotics are to modern medicine?
Did you know that antibiotics are essential for things like cancer chemotherapy, transplant surgery, joint replacements, and even some dental treatments? These are just a few examples of how much we rely on antibiotics.
Listen to and read these true life stories that show just how important antibiotics are to real people like you and your families.





Sharon’s story Christine’s story Rose’s story Alice’s story Chris’s story
Cystic Fibrosis Cancer A silly accident Cancer Cystic Fibrosis




Emma’s story John’s story Thomas’s story Cynthia’s story
Skinned knee Knee Replacement Infant septicaemia Penicillin saved my life
Emily’s story Derek’s story
Pneumonia Peritonitis
Other true life stories published by other global organizations
Lill-Karin, Mohammed and Paolo tell their stories
Published by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Addie, Carlos, Dee Dee, David and many others share their experiences
Published by the Infectious Diseases Society of America
If you have a story you would like us to share, please send an email to vwells@bsac.org.uk .