'Obese' man sues over 55lb tumour

A man told by doctors he was obese plans to sue the hospital after finding out he actually had a malignant tumour growing in his stomach for nine years. When the tumour was finally detected at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London and removed it weighed 55lb (25kg).

Trevor Smithson, 53, of Yateley, Hampshire, said he visited the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, several times and even had three operations.

The hospital said it had received a complaint and was investigating.

Mr Smithson has now registered a complaint with the Healthcare Commission, the independent healthcare inspection body.

He said he intends to take legal action against the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

A spokeswoman from the hospital said: "Unfortunately we cannot comment specifically on Mr Smithson's case due to patient confidentiality.

"We take all complaints very seriously. We investigate them thoroughly and provide a detailed written response.

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