A MAN living with a huge five-stone growth hanging from his stomach says doctors have refused to remove it - leaving him living in constant pain. Alan Bromyard, 48, has lived with the lump for almost two years. 2 Alan Bromyard has lived with a five-stone growth on his stomach for almost two years Credit: BPM 2 Both his applications for funding have been rejected by the NHS Credit: BPM In August, he suffered from sepsis as a result of the life-altering condition and was admitted to hospital for 14 days - six of which were spent in the ICU.
The man from Long Eaton, Derbyshire, said: "I nearly died. It hangs down to my knees, it's a right mess and needs to be removed." Despite the severity of his condition, Alan made the shocking revelation that the NHS had twice rejected funding for surgery to remove the lymphedema.
He said: "They class the operation as cosmetic and say that's why I can't have the funding. Read more Health News LIFE SAVER New breath test that detects three types of cancers to be trialled across UK LOOSEN UP From green tea to yoga - I tried 9 arthritis remedies, the best were quick & free "It's a 5st lump of fluid, I can't lose it through dieting so what are they expecting me to do? I need help, I'm heartbroken." The invalid said his livelihood had been ruined by the growth, as he was no longer physically able to keep his herd of cows.
"I have farmed all my adult life," he said, "but I had to sell them because I couldn't work them anymore." He added that the ill.
