GARETH James, a former policeman of Cheshire Police, and his family have sponsored a patient room at Nightingale House Hospice named Jasmine, which holds special significance to Gareth and his wife, Beverley. After being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 2021, Gareth put all effort into trying to beat his cancer, including changing his diet and seeking the help of private doctors and specialists. Talking fondly about Gareth, his wife Beverly James said: “Gareth was initially diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in January 2021.
When we had the phone call to tell us that information and that Gareth would be receiving palliative care and had just 18 months to live. Gareth James (Image: Nightingale House Hospice) "Gareth came off the phone and said, ‘Well, that’s not bloody happening..
.’ I remember just looking at him, thinking the doctors are the experts. But Gareth was adamant he was going to do everything in his power to beat the cancer .
"He changed to a plant-based diet overnight. He read everything he could. We even travelled all over the UK and European countries to speak to experts and get specialist treatment.
He was on a mission...
” Gareth’s mum, Catherine James, recommended that he seek support from Nightingale House after remembering she accessed their services when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in the 1990’s. Gareth James (Image: Nightingale House Hospice) Beverly opened up about the support Gareth received from the Wrexham Hospice , “When he ne.
