Mum diagnosed with cancer 10 months late due to missed email, lawyers say

Missed Email Leads to Late Diagnosis

A mother, Wioletta Smith, 41, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer 10 months late due to a missed email containing crucial mammogram results. The email, which was marked as requiring further action, was never received by the breast clinic, leading to delayed treatment.

A Shocking Discovery

Wioletta attended a yearly examination at Kingston Hospital in London in 2022, but the email containing her mammogram image was never received by the clinic. Not hearing back, she assumed everything was fine until she found a lump in her breast in October 2023, leading to her late-stage cancer diagnosis.

Raising Awareness and Seeking Justice

Since her diagnosis, Wioletta has undergone grueling treatment and surgery. She has now enlisted the help of medical negligence lawyers to investigate her care and raise awareness about the importance of early testing for breast cancer symptoms.

Importance of Early Detection

Wioletta's lawyer emphasized the importance of early detection and treatment in beating cancer. Despite the challenges she faced, Wioletta hopes her story will encourage others to participate in screening programs and seek medical advice promptly if they suspect they may have cancer.