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He thought it was just back pain — but within days, his family was saying goodbye forever.
When 21-year-old Gerald Green from Paisley began complaining of aches, he brushed it off as needing a new mattress. He kept the pain to himself, not wanting to worry his parents, Paula and Gerry. But soon, things turned frightening — vomiting, weakness, and finally, coughing up blood.
Rushed to hospital, doctors found Gerald was severely anaemic and needed emergency surgery. During the operation, he stopped breathing. When he was revived, the truth emerged — an aggressive, incurable cancer had spread through his bones and blood. He was given just days to live.
On January 30, surrounded by his heartbroken family, Gerald passed away. “He told us he loved us and said goodbye,” his cousin Ailley shared. “It was so quick — we’re all in shock.”
Now, his family is urging others not to ignore unusual pain or symptoms. “Get checked before it’s too late,” they pleaded. A GoFundMe in his memory has already raised over £5,000 to give him the “send-off he deserves.”
Gerald’s story is a heartbreaking reminder: sometimes what seems small can be something much more. Listen to your body — and never wait to seek help.
