Man’s Constant Ear Infection Was Sign of Rare Brain Tumor
- David Dingley, 76, went to the doctor for an ear infection, but an MRI scan revealed a lesion on his brain, later diagnosed as an oligodendroglioma, a rare brain tumor.
- Despite experiencing no symptoms, David is now undergoing six-monthly scans and is raising awareness about brain tumors through a walk across 16 London bridges.
- David Dingley emphasized the importance of recognizing how brain tumors can be masked by minor health issues, as he experienced himself.
- Letty Greenfield, Community Development Manager at Brain Tumour Research, stated that David's story highlights the need for more research and better diagnosis for brain tumors.
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Man’s constant ear infection was sign of rare brain tumor
"The diagnosis was shocking.”
'I thought cold left me with ear infection - then I got devastating diagnosis' - The Mirror
David Dingley, 76, thought he was suffering from the after-effects of a nasty cold when he started to lose his hearing - but was given a devastating diagnosis after an MRI scan
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