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Former Taxi Driver, 52, Died Two Days Before Hospital Test

A post-mortem found stage 4A bladder cancer, and toxicology showed a significant morphine level, the coroner heard.

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Michael Barton, 52, died from advanced bladder cancer with morphine toxicity after repeatedly declining further hospital tests, an inquest heard.

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Former taxi driver, 52, died two days before hospital test

Michael Barton, 52, died from advanced bladder cancer with morphine toxicity after repeatedly declining further hospital tests, an inquest heard.

·Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
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Inquest hears 'much loved' former taxi driver, 52, died two days before hospital test

Michael Barton, 52, died from advanced bladder cancer with morphine toxicity after repeatedly declining further hospital tests, an inquest heard.

·Carlisle, United Kingdom
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News & Star broke the news in Carlisle, United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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