A 67-year-old man found himself struggling to speak at work, a symptom that had been persisting for months, but despite his concerns, doctors dismissed it as a life-threatening disease. Warwick Smith, a court clerk from Littleborough, was convinced his symptoms weren't just a lingering cold and repeatedly visited his GP. The grandad-of-six was told not to worry but was referred to a specialist to "be on the safe side". As time passed, his condition deteriorated, making it difficult for his