James Bainbridge, a 35-year-old forklift driver from Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, is facing a terminal diagnosis after symptoms he dismissed as routine acid reflux were revealed to be stage 4 stomach cancer.
Initial medical theories suggested a hiatal hernia, a common condition where the stomach pushes through the diaphragm.
The aggressive nature of the treatment adds further strain to a body already weakened by months of undiagnosed illness.
Jessica Hill, James’s fiancée, has also been vocal on social media, expressing the family’s gratitude for the outpouring of support they have received.
The difficulty in diagnosing linitis plastica lies in its "diffuse" growth pattern; it does not always create the lumps that show up clearly on basic ultrasounds.
James Bainbridge, 35, diagnosed with stage 4 linitis plastica after mistaking symptoms for acid reflux. Family launches fundraiser for treatment.