The victim of the disastrous 'Elephant Man' drug trial who contracted cancer has spoken out for the first time.

David Oakley was one of six victims who suffered organ failure and pronounced swelling after being paid £2,000 to take the drug TGN1412 at Northwick Park Hospital in north-west London earlier this year.

Oakley, from Ealing, west London, has been told by doctors that he is showing 'definite early signs' of lymphoma.

He told the Mail on Sunday that he took part in the trial to raise money for his wedding in June to wife Katrina and added that the cancer diagnosis had left him 'devastated'. He has also been warned that he faces the risk of multiple sclerosis, lupus, ME, rheumatoid arthritis and other illnesses.

He told the newspaper that he had an 'aggressive' form of cancer and faces further tests to see what treatment is needed.

Oakley continued: 'It's very frightening. I'm trying not to be too down about the thought of having chemotherapy or that I might die. Katrina and I had planned to try for children six months after getting married, but we can't do that now. Everything is on hold.'