NeWs - What do you MEAN I'm not going to die?

hacker · Post by **hacker** » Tue May 08, 2007 5:06 pm

Mon May 7, 10:25 AM ET

LONDON (Reuters) - A British man who went on a wild spending spree after doctors said he only had a short time to live wants compensation because the diagnosis was wrong and he is now healthy -- but broke.

John Brandrick, 62, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer two years ago and told that he would probably die within a year.

He quit his job, sold or gave away nearly all his possessions, stopped paying his mortgage and spent his savings dining out and going on holiday.

Brandrick was left with little more than the black suit, white shirt and red tie that he had planned to be buried in when it emerged a year later that his suspected "tumor" was no more than a non-life threatening inflammation of the pancreas.

"When they tell you you've got a limited time and everything, you do enjoy life," Brandrick, from Cornwall in the west of England, told Sky television.

"I'm really pleased that I've got a second chance in life... but if you haven't got no money after all this, which is my fault -- I spent it all -- they should pay something back."

If he can't get compensation, he is considering selling his house or suing the hospital that diagnosed him. The hospital has said that while it sympathizes with Brandrick, a review of his case showed no different diagnosis would have been made.

-MissS- · Post by **-MissS-** » Tue May 08, 2007 6:26 pm

Where did you get this news article from?

-MissS- · Post by **-MissS-** » Tue May 08, 2007 6:56 pm

Could everyone please refer to the new post in "Read Before Posting" as a sticky note in General.

Any news articles must have their FULL URL SOURCE posted too. Asian Mix Does Not Tolerate Plaigerism.

We're not desi vybrators, copying everyone else's work.

-MissS- · Post by **-MissS-** » Tue May 08, 2007 8:58 pm

I feel sorry for the doctors.. they're not God and they know it. Maybe that guy shouldn't assume that they are and that they know everything. It's his prerogative if he wants to blow all his money like that! Maybe he should be GRATEFUL atleast he's going to have a LIFE now, that he can LIVE and be able to earn back money! Atleast he's healthy enough to work now! Loser!

desi securitry guarld · Post by **desi securitry guarld** » Wed May 09, 2007 10:15 am

maybe the guy should just accept that anyone can make a mistake and get on with life. no one in this world can say theyve never made a mistake, professional or non-professional. i think the guys made enough money to keep him going by selling his story to be honest, a few interviews here and there and hell have made enough to keep him going for a few years.