Birmingham Student’s “Hangover” Turns Out to Be Brain Tumour Diagnosis
Monday, May 11, 2026
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Ben Cornforth, a 21-year-old university student from Birmingham, believed he was suffering from an exceptionally bad hangover when he suddenly lost the ability to speak. While at his university accommodation in Nottingham, Ben felt dizzy and disoriented. As he headed to the bathroom, the room spun, and he collapsed. Realizing something was seriously wrong, Ben struggled to communicate with his girlfriend, explaining, “I don’t want to alarm you, but I can’t talk.