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AuthorsFiona TinsleyBecky Addison
Lucy first began experiencing seizures in 2012 while pregnant, which led to the discovery of a low-grade brain tumour. She underwent two surgeries and regular MRI scans and for a time, her condition remained stable.
In 2015, her tumour changed to a more aggressive form, and she was referred to Professor Brown at Coventry Hospital. She initially received radiotherapy and temozolomide chemotherapy treatment, which is a standard treatment for her cancer.
However, what happened next was far from standard.
Despite local, national and international guidelines recommending a maximum of six chemotherapy cycles, Lucy was prescribed over 75 cycles across seven years — long after her scans showed no evidence of progression.
Crucially, she never properly consented to this treatment, wasn’t warned about the risks of long-term treatment (particularly the late side effects) and wasn’t offered fertility preservation. Her case also wasn’t discussed in essential MDT meetings to provide clinical oversight.
As a result, Lucy has suffered years of avoidable harm, including:
In 2024, Lucy learned through media reports that concerns had been raised about her oncologist’s treatment practices.
Today, Lucy continues to undergo routine MRI surveillance, which thankfully shows no sign of the tumour returning. Yet the long-term physical and emotional effects remain and she’s now seeking justice for the unnecessary treatment and the life-changing impact that it has had.
"I went from living a normal, active life — working, coaching kids' football, seeing my mates — to being completely dependent on my mum and dad for everything. I trusted the hospital to do what was best for me but looking back, I just can't understand why I was treated the way I was for so long. It has taken everything from me."
Sadly, Lucy is just one of many patients who experienced harmful cancer treatment by Professor Ian Brown at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.
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Fiona Tinsley
Fiona is a Partner in our litigation team and our head of medical negligence and serious personal injury.
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