He was eventually diagnosed with midline glioma, an aggressive brain tumor.
A 25-year-old man in the UK has tragically died from a brain tumor after doctors misdiagnosed it as appendicitis.by new york postJosh Warner, a self-employed carpenter and young father in the UK, visited Darent Valley Hospital in June this year after suffering from headaches and nausea. After a CT scan was performed at the hospital, doctors initially diagnosed him with appendicitis, even though he had no abdominal pain. He was admitted to surgery to have his appendix removed.
Just a few hours after returning home, he was readmitted to the hospital because he still felt unwell. She underwent another CT scan, which revealed an abnormality in her brain. However, doctors concluded that it was simply a computer error and discharged her again. Doctors claimed the abnormality was caused by a “problem with the scanning equipment.”
Warner continued to travel to and from hospitals in search of answers for his pain, but was repeatedly turned away. One day, he suddenly collapsed on the floor of his grandparents’ bathroom and was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for another CT scan.
The results were consistent with those at Darent Valley Hospital, which confirmed a large brain tumor that had spread from the right side of the brain to the back and brainstem.
A biopsy was performed on Sept. 5, and Warner was diagnosed with midline glioma, an aggressive brain tumor with a life expectancy of less than a year, according to . Brain tumor charity.
Doctors gave him three months to live, but he died at Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice on September 17, just 12 days after his diagnosis.
His family is now sharing his story in hopes of raising awareness about this deadly disease. His mother Eve Pateman said: “Sadly, on Sunday September 17th our beautiful son took his last breath. He was honestly the bravest man we have ever met. “He was a great person and our hearts are broken. He was a huge disappointment, but he showed great courage.” “We miss our son very much and are grateful to everyone who has supported us so much during this incredibly difficult time.”
a Donation page A fund was established to support him through his treatment, and the funds will be donated to a fund for his son. His family is also in the process of filing a complaint against the hospital that misdiagnosed his illness and turned him away. A spokesperson for Darent Valley Hospital and Gravesham NHS Trust said the incident was currently under investigation.