Investigation and inquest
On 30th October 2025, I commenced an investigation into the death of Keith Richard Gandy aged 65 years. The medical cause of death was 1a. Multiorgan Failure 1b. Radiation-induced osteosarcoma of the pelvis (operated on 13/10/2025) II. Prostate Cancer How, when and where Keith Richard GANDY died in the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Stanmore, London) on the 29th October 2025. Conclusion Keith Richard GANDY died as a consequences of a delay in recognition of a radiation induced osteosarcoma.
Circumstances of the death
Keith Richard Gandy died in hospital on the 29th October 2025 after a lengthy period of deterioration following first presentation to his surgery following a fall. Mr Gandy had previously had prostate cancer and the focus was on concerns that the cancer had returned or spread together with pain management.
The reason that Mr Gandy was in so much pain was discovered when a doctor at the surgery suspected a pubic rami fracture and Mr Gandy was sent to a walk in X-ray centre on the 8th August 2025.
Mr Gandy was found to have an osteosarcoma.
Mr Gandy was taken to theatre on the 13th October 2025 but despite this failed to recover. This was an extremely rare radiation induced osteosarcoma which, even if caught earlier, is likely to have had a poor outcome.
Action should be taken
In my opinion unless action is taken to address the above concerns then there is a significant risk of future deaths and I believe each of you have the power to take such action.
Copies sent to
I can confirm I have sent the report to1. NHS England3. The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital 4. Bedfordshire Hospital NHS Trust5. Putnoe Medical Centre