Plasterer Who Thought He’d only Pulled Muscle Given Months to Live

Plasterer who thought he’d only pulled muscle given months to live

A plasterer who had pain in his back was told he had pulled a muscle, only to find out days later he has six months to live.

Man thought he'd pulled muscle - now he has less than a year to live

Kris Cooke was rushed to hospital earlier this month

Plasterer thought he’d pulled a muscle – now he has just months to live

Kris Cooke, 46, was rushed to hospital with shortness of breath and back pain A plasterer who believed his back pain stemmed from a pulled muscle or an awkward night’s sleep has been told he has months left to live. Kris Cooke, 46, endured several months of discomfort before seeking medical attention, putting it down to the wear and tear of everyday life. However, on January 13 the plasterer from Erith, south east London, was taken to hospital w…