Orme family raise funds to support neuroendocrine tumours
In May 2019 Alice Orme, 79, began to suffer from shortness of breath and other symptoms so decided to seek medical help.
Dr Tahir Shah (Consultant Hepatologist and Transplant Physician, Head of Birmingham Neuroendocrine Centre) referred Alice to the Cardiac team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. After numerous tests on her heart on 22 June, Alice was recommended for surgery on her heart.
The need for surgery was a result of Alice sadly being diagnosed with a cancerous neuroendocrine tumour. Neuroendocrine tumours are a rare tumour that arise from cells that release hormones into the bloodstream. Some NETs make extra hormones and cause damage to the heart that only surgery can help. However, Alice sadly passed away due to complications in surgery. Donna Orme, Alice’s daughter said: “It was a big shock as this was not expected. She was looking forward to her 80th birthday party in November of this year.”
Alice’s family and friends decided rather than buy flowers for her funeral, they would donate to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity. In total they raised an amazing £620. All donations will go towards further research into the field of neuroendocrine tumours.
Alice’s husband, Tony Orme said: “Alice was a wonderful fun and positive lady who looked for the good in all people and situations. She was a ball of bright light and happiness (even first thing in a morning).”
Prior to her passing Alice said: “Life is too short to worry about silly things. Have fun, fall in love, regret nothing and don’t let people bring you down. Life is short, take the trip, buy the shoes, eat the cake!”
If you would like to help support the Neuroendocrine tumour appeal, please visit: hospitalcharity.org/neuroendocrinetumours
