Woman Denied Breast Cancer Screening Faces Devastating Diagnosis

In a tragic case, a 27-year-old woman from a village near Leicester, UK named Alice Greaves faced a devastating cancer diagnosis after doctors initially dismissed her concerns. In November 2022, Greaves discovered a lump in her breast and contacted her GP, but claims the doctor refused to examine her and told her she was "too young for breast cancer."

Greaves says the doctor reassured her the lump was likely just a problem with her pectoral muscle, which Greaves initially accepted given her active lifestyle. However, after a close friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, Greaves returned to her GP in February 2023 and demanded an examination. This time, doctors confirmed the lump was "really bad" and Greaves was fast-tracked for further testing.

Just a week later, Greaves was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She underwent 16 rounds of chemotherapy and a life-saving double mastectomy in August 2023. But the news only got worse - in May 2024, Greaves learned the cancer had progressed to stage 4 and spread to her lungs. Then in March 2025, she was told it had also spread to her brain, requiring emergency surgery.

Greaves, who previously worked in finance, says she is "frustrated" doctors initially missed the opportunity to diagnose her cancer earlier. She is now encouraging others to trust their instincts and push for a diagnosis if they believe something is wrong, even if medical professionals dismiss their concerns.