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Student's £200k German Treatment Hope for Aggressive Brain Tumour
21 Jan
Summary
- 23-year-old student needs £200,000 for Germany treatment.
- Aggressive glioma diagnosed after sudden illness in May.
- Family praises NHS but seeks treatment abroad.
Alex Warwick, a 23-year-old medical student from Weymouth, requires £200,000 for specialized treatment in Germany following a diagnosis of an aggressive glioma. He was admitted to A&E in May after suddenly becoming unwell, with CT scans revealing the tumour. His father, Ian Warwick, stated that NHS treatments have concluded, necessitating expensive options abroad.
The family has currently raised over £122,000 towards their goal. Alex, who is midway through his medical studies, is eager to return to his education. He had been experiencing persistent headaches and vomiting prior to his diagnosis. The family expressed gratitude for the support received and will donate any excess funds to the charity Brainstrust.
