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Young Woman's Cancer Battle After Doctors Missed Signs
10 Dec
Summary
- Woman diagnosed with stage four Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma after months of dismissed symptoms.
- A six-inch by four-inch tumour was discovered on her chest X-ray.
- She later received a thyroid cancer diagnosis and is still undergoing treatment.
A young woman's health concerns were initially dismissed by medical professionals, leading to a delayed diagnosis of a serious illness. She experienced severe shortness of breath and a continuous cough, symptoms that were repeatedly attributed to chest infections by her GP and A&E. These recurring dismissals left her feeling frustrated as her condition worsened.
Her health crisis came to a head when a severe coughing fit caused her to turn blue, prompting urgent medical attention. An X-ray revealed a significant six-inch by four-inch tumour in her chest, leading to a diagnosis of stage four Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. This discovery was a shock, but also brought relief as she finally had an answer for her prolonged suffering.
Following treatment, she received an all-clear for blood cancer. However, her health journey continued with a subsequent diagnosis of thyroid cancer. She is currently undergoing treatment for cancerous lymph nodes. This experience has reinforced her advocacy for patients to persevere and seek second opinions when they feel something is wrong.
