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Routine Eye Test Reveals Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
13 Jul
Summary
- A routine eye test led to a terminal cancer diagnosis for a 59-year-old man.
- He has an incurable rare eye cancer that has spread to his liver.
- A procedure not available on the NHS could offer more time with his family.
Jez Bridges, a 59-year-old father of four from Kinver, Staffordshire, received a terminal cancer diagnosis following a routine eye examination last July. The examination at Specsavers revealed a small mole on his eye, which was identified as uveal melanoma, a rare form of eye cancer.
Tragically, the cancer has since spread to his liver, rendering it incurable by conventional means. Bridges' only hope for additional time with his family lies in a specialized procedure that is not offered by the NHS. To access this life-extending treatment, his family is actively fundraising to secure £200,000.
Beyond his personal battle, Bridges is also using his experience to raise awareness about the critical importance of regular eye tests. He emphasizes that time is precious, especially when faced with such a diagnosis, underscoring the value of every moment with loved ones.
