Kieran Shingler thought he had flu when he felt groggy. Later, doctors found a brain tumour that killed him.

First symptoms and rushed diagnosis

First, the HGV driver from Warrington fell ill on Bonfire Night 2022. He had a runny nose and felt unwell, and a Covid test was negative. However, he soon vomited often and developed excruciating headaches.

Scans, surgery, and a shock result

Next, doctors suspected meningitis and sent him to Warrington Hospital in November 2022. A CT scan found a mass, and he was rushed to Liverpool’s Walton Centre. An MRI showed blocked brain fluid, so surgeons drained it, then removed as much tumour as possible.

Treatment, setbacks, and final months

Also, he was diagnosed on December 29, 2022 with grade three astrocytoma, a fast-growing cancerous brain tumour. He had radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and scans first showed shrinkage. However, the tumour later grew again, and a new drug caused possible liver damage.

Finally, Shingler died in a hospice on December 14, just before Christmas. His family said he fought for just over three years with courage and a smile. They remembered him as cheeky, calm, and a devoted Liverpool FC supporter.