RESIDENTS have shared their views after a man has 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.

Later it was revealed that Paul has been misdiagnosed by the trust and he was not going to die.

Since our readers have been sharing their stories and sending their best wishes to Mr Edginton.

Stuckinthemiddles said: "Absolutely shocking. You can't turn the clocks back but an apology seems somewhat meaningless given the damage done to this chaps well-being."

The Observer said: "I cannot imagine what that must of been like, the poor chap."

Mags Sheonoin said: "I'm so happy for the gentleman that he hasn't got cancer. I wish him a long, happy and healthy life."

Barbara Wallace said: "I was told over the phone by a Urologist that I had non-Hodgkins lymphoma, I was never asked if I had anyone there with me."

Countryman2 said: "I can not imagine anything worse, to say sorry is good but he must of been devastated."

Barbara Broadhead said: "Poor Mr Edginton, what a terrible thing to have happened. He must be absolutely relieved to get the news that he hadn't got brain cancer."

Sylvia Stoker said: "Phone calls are horrific. Surely when things are serious it should be a face to face appointment."

Audrey Rigby said: "Poor man this is awful."

Julie Clarke said: "I had a scan misread, i went two years thinking i didn't have cancer but still in pain until my bowel burst from a huge tumour.

"Thankfully the care I received from them saved my life and 12 years later I'm still here and healthy.

"The same mistake was made by the same trust who saved my life and I'll be forever grateful to them."

Squeak241 said: "I wouldn't wish that experience on anyone. What has happened to Mr Edginton, that is unbelievable that things are still being done in this way, especially something that is so serious."