A man who was diagnosed with testicular cancer seven months ago will now support patients in Kent and Bexley who are facing terminal illness. 

Andrew Lowden, 38, from Swanley, was hired by ellenor to provide palliative care physiotherapy and he will strive to give patients the best qualify of life possible. 

Since his diagnosis he has had surgery to remove his testicle, has underwent chemotherapy and is now in remission. 

He said: “Whilst I can only imagine what it is like to receive a terminal diagnosis, having been someone who has experienced the diagnosis of cancer has allowed me to understand to some extent how our patients are feeling.

"Being a fellow cancer club member, I feel even more passionate about helping our patients to remain as physically capable as possible for as long as possible, which in turn allows them to live life right up until they die. 

"Physiotherapy empowers our patients to maximise their quality of life, maintain their mobility and importantly their independence. It also puts coping mechanisms into place so patients are more in control of their live." 

The charity ellenor is funded by the local community, offering care and support to families facing terminal illness in Kent.