Man dies after flu symptoms turn out to be brain tumour
Kieran Shingler, 26, from Warrington, died after flu-like symptoms were diagnosed as a grade three astrocytoma brain tumour. Read his family's tribute.
Kieran Shingler, 26, from Warrington, died after flu-like symptoms were diagnosed as a grade three astrocytoma brain tumour. Read his family's tribute.
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