Community rallies round family of Hastings father-of-two, diagnosed with 'rare, aggressive' form of cancer

Kev Muggridge, 42, has sinonasal high-grade intestinal-type adenocarcinoma (ITAC), an aggressive tumour of the nasal cavity.

Kev started having symptoms in October 2024, thinking it was sinusitis.

His wife, Susannah said: “After struggling to get a GP appointment his bosses from work sent him to an ENT specialist where a CT scan was carried out, which showed a mass in his left sinus and nasal cavity.

“In early December 2024 he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of sinus cancer.

“In January 2025 we went to see a top consultant at Charing Cross Hospital, who gave us a full explanation of Kev's cancer.”

Two weeks later Kev underwent surgery to remove the tumour.

Kev had 'very intense and gruelling' radiotherapy and struggled with the side effects, Susannah added.

He slowly recovered and his family was positive the treatment had cured his cancer.

However, in August 2025, an MRI scan showed 'possible residual disease,' which a biopsy confirmed.

Susannah said: “It was a huge blow to us and a shock.”

Kev had intensive chemotherapy, with the aim of shrinking the tumour so he could have surgery to remove it. But the chemotherapy did not work as hoped.

Doctors agreed Kev would continue with the final three cycles of chemotherapy, but the family was told his cancer was 'incurable'.

Susannah said: “We have been told the tumour is currently stable. We hope Kev will be referred to the Royal Marsden for a suitable trial.

“Kev has shown incredible strength, stamina, determination and positivity all the way through. He is an inspiration to so many.”

She added the family now wants to raise more awareness of the type of cancer Kev has.

Kev’s friend Aaron White has set up a fundraising page to help cover treatment costs and other expenses.

Aaron said: “Kev is one of the kindest, most genuine men you could ever meet. He has been the friend I didn’t even realise I was missing all my life, funny, loyal, compassionate, and endlessly supportive.

“He has endured surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy with a strength that humbles everyone around him. His courage shines through every single day. But the reality is that the odds are against him, and the options are becoming fewer.”

He added: “This fundraiser is about hope. It’s about exploring every possible avenue, alternative treatments, specialist consultations, travel expenses, or simply easing the financial pressure on his incredible wife and their two beautiful daughters during this unimaginable time. At this stage, we don’t know exactly what will be needed, we just know that we want to be ready for every possible outcome.

“Over the coming months, I’ll be doing everything I can to raise money through running, cycling, swimming, and charity bake-offs.

“I will be running the Hastings Half Marathon to raise funds and awareness. All his close friends are doing a Pier to Pier walk from Eastbourne to Hastings on Sunday, May 3.”

Visit: www.gofundme.com/f/please-support-my-best-friend-4xjzk.