Worcestershire brain cancer patient and campaigner dies
Ben Lindon passed away in May, 16 years after being diagnosed
A man from Worcestershire who battled a rare form of brain cancer while raising awareness for the condition has died.
Ben Lindon was diagnosed with oligodendroglioma - a rare and aggressive brain tumour - one week before his 29th birthday back in 2008.
He was first diagnosed with the disease at Warwick Hospital, whilst training to work at Warwickshire Fire and Rescue.
After his diagnosis, he underwent a total of 120 cycles of chemotherapy, and radiotherapy became a regular appointment.
It is believed that Lindon's number of treatments were so many that it is believed to be a record for a patient in the UK.
Now, in an update from Brain Tumour Research, Ben passed away last Thursday (May 28th), at the age of 46.
During his 16-year battle with the disease, Ben undertook a number of different fundraisers to raise awareness of his condition.
It is thought that thanks to Ben's numerous charity drives, he has raised £10,000 through a series of different initiatives.
Writing in a reflective piece about his life, he said: "My biggest inspiration throughout my brain tumour journey has been my children.
"What more inspiration do you need really than two healthy kids who are growing up so wonderfully when you were told you couldn’t father children?"
In a statement, Brain Tumour Research paid tribute to Ben, saying: "Ben faced brain cancer with incredible courage, dedicating his life to raising awareness and vital funds for Brain Tumour Research through a series of extraordinary physical challenges.
From marathons to mountain treks, Ben’s determination inspired countless others. His legacy will continue to drive progress in the fight against brain tumours."
Ben is now survived by his former wife Kate, as well as his two children.