Tributes have continued to pour in for a 'kind' and 'friendly' young man at the centre of a Moss Side murder investigation.
08.10.2023 - 09:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A young man who was suffering from stomach pains and chronic constipation has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Former rig worker Liam Griffiths first began to experience symptoms in March while away for work.
On his return home, the 31-year-old went to North Tees Hospital where medics initially thought he may have Crohn’s Disease. But a scan revealed he had a perforated bowel and he was rushed in for emergency surgery.
Just weeks later, doctors dealt the devastating blow that he actually has peritoneal cancer - which starts in the lining of the abdomen - and has no hope of recovery.
But Liam, who is now too ill to work, has vowed to take his diagnosis ‘on the chin’ after more than £14,000 was raised for him by well-wishers. He told TeesideLive: “I am the type of person who would never ask anyone for help, I am full of pride.
“But, when something like this happens you are backed into a corner really. The people of Teesside have taken it to the next level.”
Recalling his shocking diagnosis, Liam, from Ingleby Barwick, added: “I took it on the chin really and I will continue to take it on the chin until I go. I'm glad it's me and no-one else. I don't have a girlfriend or kids so that's a good thing."
Liam's mum, Susan Huskinson, 56, said: "We are not taking it in. It is like it is happening to someone else."
She said the family, including her other sons, Daniel 35 and Arron, 32, will all be going to a cabin for the festive season so they can spend what will likely be their last Christmas with Liam all together.
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Susan said: "Liam is a proper character. He is so outgoing and a well-loved lad."
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Tributes have continued to pour in for a 'kind' and 'friendly' young man at the centre of a Moss Side murder investigation.
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