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Hero Mom's Brutal Cancer Fight After Abuse Fight
15 Jan
Summary
- Paula Hudgell underwent intensive HIPEC and CRS surgery for stage 4 bowel cancer.
- She previously led campaign for tougher child cruelty sentencing laws.
- Doctors initially misdiagnosed her symptoms for four years as IBS or menopause.
Paula Hudgell, the adoptive mother of double-amputee Tony Hudgell and a devoted campaigner for child cruelty sentencing reform, is bravely confronting a return of stage 4 bowel cancer. She recently endured a grueling two-part HIPEC and CRS surgery, a complex procedure involving tumor removal and heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen, followed by a hernia repair. This intensive treatment followed her initial diagnosis in February 2022, which was allegedly misdiagnosed by GPs for four years.
Despite initial hopes of being cancer-free after surgery and chemotherapy, Mrs. Hudgell received the devastating news that her cancer had metastasized to her lung and peritoneal lining. She described the recovery from her recent surgery as "the most brutal thing" she has ever experienced, highlighting the immense pain and exhaustion. However, through sheer determination and support, she was able to return home after 12 days.
