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A firefighter's dizzy spells and feeling light-headed were revealed to be signs of an aggressive and terminal brain tumour.

Paul Whitaker, 42, started experiencing weakness and feeling like he might faint in 2023, with doctors initially suspecting a cardiac issue.

However, the father-of-two received a devastating diagnosis of grade three astrocytoma - a rapidly spreading and recurring form of brain cancer - in April 2024.

Paul, from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, has endured an awake craniotomy, seven weeks of radiotherapy and 12 months of chemotherapy in tablet form.

The Watch Commander is now raising funds for pioneering medical treatment that could grant him precious extra time with his sons and wife.

He's also spearheading a campaign to boost awareness of brain tumou

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