Alex Davies may have just 12 months to live. But the gift of his tears means others diagnosed with brain cancer may get more precious time with their loved ones.

The 49-year-old dad-of-two suffered a series of seizures after a weekend away two years ago with his wife, Emma. He was treated for epilepsy but his symptoms worsened.

A scan revealed the truth. He had a brain tumour.

Alex had surgery and received chemotherapy and radiotherapy at The Christie Hospital, Manchester. For a few months, follow-up scans showed no evidence of active cancer.

But a short time later tests showed the tumour was growing back in an area of Alex’s brain which affects his memory. Now, the recurrent tumour is no longer responding to treatment and Alex is receiving palliative care at home in Lostock, Bolton

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