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Young Woman's Agonizing Pain Ignored by Doctors
22 Nov
Summary
- Nothando Nhliziyo was repeatedly dismissed by GPs for severe back pain.
- Doctors finally discovered cancerous lesions after she lied about falling.
- She was diagnosed with rare, incurable stage four angiosarcoma cancer.
A 22-year-old woman named Nothando Nhliziyo experienced excruciating back pain, unable to sleep or even crawl to the bathroom. Despite visiting her GP four times and seeking attention at A&E, her symptoms were initially dismissed. Desperate for help, she resorted to fabricating a fall to prompt an A&E scan, which uncovered cancerous lesions on her spine, pelvis, and adrenal gland.
Following extensive investigations, Nothando was diagnosed with stage four angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Doctors informed her that it was incurable, leaving her with limited treatment options. The diagnosis came as a profound shock to Nothando and her family, who endured months of uncertainty and emotional distress.
Now facing palliative care, Nothando is determined to fight for her life, researching treatment options and even starting a GoFundMe to fund potential treatments abroad. She also aims to raise awareness about sarcoma cancers, which often lack public attention and can be diagnosed late due to subtle symptoms.
