"I can’t begin to put into words how grateful I am for everyone’s beautiful comments and condolences so far. What has astounded me is how people have really been able to understand the love Chris and I shared."
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Chris and Charlotte first met when Chris was the photographer at Charlotte's brother's wedding.
After a happy five years together, the pair began to discuss marriage, but hadn't quite got round to tying the knot.
"For Charlotte to think of how she can help others at a time like this shows what a truly remarkable couple they were."
Chris' funeral took place on Tuesday in Holy Trinity Church in Long Itchington, where Charlotte invited friends and family to dress in bright colours in order to celebrate her husband's life.
The earliest symptoms of stomach cancer are often acidity and burping. Many people diagnosed with stomach cancer have had symptoms like these for years. But they are symptoms of other stomach problems too. Most people who have long term indigestion and wind never develop cancer. Less than 1 in every 50 people going to the doctor with indigestion and burping have cancer. (credit:BSIP via Getty Images)
Feeling full(02 of07)
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Another early symptom can be feeling full up sooner than usual when eating your meals. If this leads to eating less over a period of time, you will start to lose weight. (credit:drbimages via Getty Images)
Bleeding and feeling tired or breathless(03 of07)
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Even early stomach cancers can bleed into the stomach. Losing blood over a period of time can make you anaemic. This means your red blood cell count is too low. Anaemia makes you look pale and feel tired. If you are very anaemic you may also feel breathless. Vomiting blood is not a common early symptom, but it can happen. If it does, the blood may not be clearly seen. The blood you bring up may be bright red, which means it is fresh bleeding. Or it may look dark brown, like used coffee grounds, if the blood has been in the stomach for a while. (credit:Mike Chick via Getty Images)
Blood clots(04 of07)
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People with stomach cancer are more likely to get blood clots. If you have pain or swelling in a leg or sudden chest pain and breathlessness, you could have a blood clot in your leg or lung. You should contact your doctor straight away because you will need immediate anti-clotting medicines. (credit:IAN HOOTON/SPL via Getty Images)
Lack of appetite and weight loss(05 of07)
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Losing your appetite and losing weight are often later symptoms and can be a sign that the cancer is more advanced. Although some people with early stomach cancer lose their appetite too. (credit:JGI/Jamie Grill via Getty Images)
Fluid in the abdomen(06 of07)
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With an advanced cancer, it may be possible for your doctor to feel a lump in your tummy (abdomen). Some people with advanced stomach cancer develop fluid in the abdomen. This is called ascites. (credit:Media for Medical via Getty Images)
Blood in your stool(07 of07)
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Some stomach cancers bleed but don't make you vomit. The blood goes through your digestive system. This can make your bowel movements look black, like tar. (credit:LWA/Sharie Kennedy via Getty Images)