A MAN was misdiagnosed by doctors and told he was going to die.

Paul Edginton from Grange Over Sands was diagnosed with cancer of the lining of the brain in March 2021 at the Westmorland General Hospital and was told he had just two months to live.

He was told by his doctor that they could offer him two possible drug treatment options but that they carried a significant risk of toxicity with a low probability of success in treating the suspected cancer.

Mr Edginton said he was unhappy with how he received his diagnosis.

“I got a telephone consultation. The doctor explained that I had a very series condition growing in my brain," he said.

“I asked the doctor what their advice would be and they said that they could give me chemo but it might not be too effective.

“I then asked how long I had left. I was then told I didn’t have very long and was advised to enjoy the life I have left with my family.”

Mr Edginton decided not to take the treatment offered and said the news had a devastating effect on his life. He gave up his job at the Royal Mail and started preparing for the end of his life.

He said: “I decided to start sorting my life and moving everything in place. Obviously, I have been very very upset.

“You cannot imagine being told over the phone that you are going to die very soon.”

But Mr Edginton decided to send his scans to private healthcare provider Ambia Health and pay to get a second opinion. They confirmed that Mr Edginton’s previous diagnosis was wrong, showing that he had been misdiagnosed by doctors at the Morecambe Bay Hospital Trust.

Mr Edginton said he was shocked when he received the news.

Since the misdiagnoses Mr Edginton has had a letter from the chief executive of Morecambe Bay Hospital Trust, Aaron Cummins, who said: “I would like to stress that the doctor was advising you appropriately on the basis of the information she had been provided in your scan report.

“I hope you are assured the Trust has carried out a thorough review of all the concerns you raised. However, if you feel there are outstanding issues we will endeavour to resolve these.”

It came to light that doctors thought an MRI Mr Edginton had on February 9, 2021 showed cancer of the lining of the brain. In a review from the Trust, they acknowledged that the scan results were ‘incorrect’.

“The MRI brain scan taken on 9/2/2021 was reviewed by a team of radiologists at the radiology event and learning meeting," said the Trust.

“It was agreed that for the same reason as put forward by the doctor, it was not inappropriate to conclude that the appearance of the scan was suggestive of progressive cancer.”

Mr Cummins added: “Please accept my sincere apologies for the understandable distress and anxiety the scan report of 9/2/21 must have caused you.”