Briton misdiagnosed with terminal cancer spent savings, wants compensation
Tue May 8, 1:58 AM
LONDON (AP) - A man who spent his life savings after being told he had months to live is seeking compensation after doctors in Britain conceded they had the diagnosis wrong.
John Brandrick, 62, was told two years ago he had terminal pancreatic cancer. He decided to spend his remaining time in style, quitting his job and spending his savings on hotels, restaurants and holidays.
A year later, doctors at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in southwestern England revised their diagnosis: Brandrick was suffering from pancreatitis, a non-fatal ailment.
"My life has been turned upside down by this," Brandrick said.
"I was told certainly, by the doctor, that I had cancer and from that day I lived life in full.
"I was told I had limited time to live. I got rid of everything - my car, my clothes, everything."
Brandrick said he does not want to take the hospital to court "but if they have made the wrong decision they should pay me something back."
The hospital said there is "no clear evidence of negligence" on its part.
"Whilst we do sympathize with Mr. Brandrick's position, clinical review of his case has not revealed that any different diagnosis would have been made at the time based on the same evidence," a spokesman said on condition of anonymity. _________________ kyranŠ
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