Thomas Parton wins fight for cancer treatment
A CANCER victim who feared he would be dead within months after being refused chemotherapy on the NHS has won his fight for treatment – thanks to The Sentinel.
Thomas Parton has already twice successfully fought lung cancer after chemotherapy treatment in 2007 and 2010.
But when the cancer returned for a third time this year the 60-year-old was told two months ago, he did not qualify for the same treatment.
The news stunned father-of-three Thomas, his family and his hospital consultant who called for the decision to be reversed.
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Now after calls from The Sentinel to NHS Stoke-on-Trent, Thomas has been told he can have the treatment.
The forklift truck driver, of High Lane, Burslem, said: "It was such a quick turnaround. I contacted The Sentinel and a few days later I went to the hospital.
"My oncologist had a funny expression on his face and I thought, 'he knows I've been talking to The Sentinel'. He smiled and said I could have the treatment.
"Before that I was feeling pretty down. No-one could give me an idea of how long I had left to live.
"I was thinking, 'let me know something', so I could have a bit of time with my family and maybe go away with them on a last holiday.
"But now my whole attitude has changed. At least I've now got a chance."
Ex-smoker Thomas was first diagnosed with lung cancer in February, 2007. Surgeons could not operate because the tumour was attached to his aorta and he was treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
The cancer returned in 2010 and again chemotherapy reduced tumours on both his lungs.
Partner June Stuart, aged 57, who is a cleaner at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, said: "I had been so worried. It is fantastic news that Tom will get the treatment."
Thomas will now be treated with a combination of chemotherapy known as Cisplatin/Gemcitabine.
Health officials today declined to reveal why Thomas's application had now been accepted.
A spokesman said: "We have to follow robust processes to ensure that our resources are used wisely."
Comments
by truestokie
Saturday, June 30 2012, 6:35PM
“Ghosts, you've got it spot on.
Millions of £s are given in Foreign Aid and the corrupt EU, yet our own people are left to die.
What sort of a country have we become.”
by ghosts
Saturday, June 30 2012, 10:32AM
“Of course he deserves to be treated again.....do druggies have to go through this line of questioning when they can't kick the habit the first or second time ?”