“He was transferred to Hospital Lusiadas Albufeira, a private hospital, on December 27 [where] an MRI scan showed a large tumour which was aggressive and had led to a secondary tumour.
British holidaymaker stranded in Portugal after being given devastating health diagnosis A popular dad who collapsed during a walk on Christmas Day is stuck in the Algarve as doctors diagnosed a horrific brain tumour.
"We were told he needs a lumbar puncture but when he has the procedure he can't be moved for 14 days so we have requested he is repatriated and moved to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital to have it done.
“He was taken to Faro general hospital where a scan was performed which indicated a large mass on his left frontal lobe.
Christopher Taylor, flew to Portugal to meet up with his brother George and sister-in-law when he collapsed during a festive stroll, but insisted he was fine.
