He said he felt proud that he was able to complete his degree and had since achieved his FA Level 1 in Coaching Football, and would soon start his new role as a business and commercial banking analyst.

He urged others who may be in similar situation to “trust your gut” and “don’t wait till it’s too late”.

A spokesperson for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust said: “We are sorry to hear that Mr Oladapo was unhappy with the care he received.

“During his first attendance at our Emergency Department on 19 May 2022, an urgent referral was made to Moorfields Eye Hospital, a specialist in eye care.”

A spokesperson for Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said: “Mr Oladapo’s case was complex.

“The rare form of cancer that he was diagnosed with required a number of specialist tests to determine the most appropriate treatment option for him, however he was diagnosed and cared for in accordance with best practice national referral to treatment guidelines and started treatment for his cancer within 62 days of his initial referral.”