Kent NHS users have said they are “totally disgusted” at how a cancer sufferer from Challock with six months to live is being refused drugs which could prolong his life.

The postcode lottery is being blamed for retired engineer Clive Denton, 66, being denied the drug Revlimid which could extend his life for at least another two and a half years.

Mr Denton has been suffering bone marrow cancer for more than three years and is convinced he is not being given the medication because of the cost to the NHS.

Our users are incensed that a man who has worked since the age of 15 and always paid his taxes is being deprived of his chance to live a longer life.

Victoria Gilbert from Rainham said: “This is an absolute disgrace. Clive Denton is a good friend of our family whom we have known for many years. He is one of the most genuine, hard working, kind and caring people I know.

“The NHS have failed so many people and now they are adding another person to their list. Clive is an upstanding member of society who has always paid his way and deserves the support and treatment from the NHS.”

Tanya from Chatham said: “I think this is appalling. How can anyone put a price on someone's life? What is the world coming to?”

Susan Ashton from Hemel Hempstead added: “I am appalled that we are basically telling people that we do not care about them and we are letting them die. They have paid taxes all their lives - they deserve what they paid for. How would these people feel if it was a member of their family? Would they refuse it to them on the NHS? I am appalled to live in the same country as people who think like this.”

Danielle form Gillingham said: “What amazes me is the NHS will still pay for costly rehab and Methadone treatments for drug abusers who choose to ruin their lives, but they won’t pay for an honest hard-working man’s cancer treatment.”

Mr Denton’s case has been taken up by Myeloma UK, a charity dealing specifically with his disease.

They have made a formal complaint to the chief executive of Eastern and Coastal Kent Primary Care Trust Ann Sutton demanding action.

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