A terminally ill man says he feels like he's been asked to plan his funeral after being told the NHS would not fund his treatment.
Adrian Ashby from Alcester in Warwickshire needs targeted radiotherapy costing £50,000, but the primary care trust has refused to pay for it.
His friends and neighbours are now trying to raise the money.
Kate Fisher reports.
Adrian Ashby from Alcester has told ITV News Central finding out he wasn't going to receive treatment for his cancer was like somebody saying 'start planning your funeral'.
The Arden Cluster, which consists of Primary Care Trusts NHS Warwickshire and NHS Coventry, has issued a statement after a patient suffering with cancer has been denied treatment because it costs £50,000.
– Martin Lee, Medical Director at the Arden ClusterI understand that this is a difficult time for Mr Ashby. Whilst I am unable to comment on an individual patient, we have a clear process in place for treatments that are not routinely commissioned to be considered as an Individual Funding Request (IFR).
An IFR is a process that involves a panel of clinicians that look in detail at a patient's case and whether the circumstances are exceptional such that funding should be provided for the particular treatment.
A man from Alcester has been denied cancer treatment because it costs £50,000.
Adrian Ashby has a type of intestinal cancer that requires radiotherapy to prolong his life. He has had all types of treatment for seven years but his Primary Care Trust has now drawn the line on his next treatment.
Thousands flock to Alcester in Warwickshire to celebrate the Queen's diamond jubilee.
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One of the UK's biggest street parties, which took place in Alcester, has been a booming success.
Alcester town centre became a royal place of celebrations today, as thousands of local residents congregated to mark the Queen's jubilee.
Steve Payne, the High Bailiff and official representative of the Queen, said: " As Alcester always does, we're all here to have a good time.
"This is a celebration that brings the town together and everyone's joining in to mark a special day for the nation."
People have flocked to Alcester today to take part in the town's jubilee lunch. Bunting, picnic tables and gazebos have taken over the town as the residents come out to brave the weather and celebrate the diamond jubilee.
Steve Payne, the Queen's official representative in Alcester, says the weather won't hinder the celebration.
People in Alcester in Warwickshire aren't letting the rain dampen their sprits!
Organisers of the street party are hoping it will be the biggest one in the country with more than 7,000 people expected and they're hoping the rain won't put people off.
Last year's royal street party was fantastic, attracting thousands of revellers. It also attracted worldwide media coverage, with many reporting it as probably the biggest street party in the country.
Steve Payne, Chairman of the organising committee
