MEDICAL HISTORY
Mr Allen (62), of Crossbush Road, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in December, 2005. He spent that Christmas in hospital after an operation to remove the tumours. Six months of chemotherapy followed.
He was then given the all-clear. But 18 months later and an examination found the cancer had spread to his liver. He underwent another operation in February 2008, but the surgeon was unable to remove the tumours.
Mr Allen's oncologist agreed to him using cetuximab from last April to battle his condition. The drug has brought Mr Allen's tumour count down. Gene tests have shown the drug is helping him to live longer.