Missed Diagnosis Leads to Terminal Cancer
Anne Shaw, 68, has been given a devastating terminal cancer diagnosis after doctors overlooked a tumour that was clearly visible on a scan and dismissed her concerns. Despite being at high risk due to a previous battle with breast cancer in 2006, Anne's ovarian cancer went undetected between June 2019 and September 2021.
Repeated Dismissals of Symptoms
Despite visible signs of cancer on routine scans in 2019, doctors failed to flag Anne's condition. Even when she complained of symptoms in 2020, medical professionals dismissed her worries. By the time her cancer was finally diagnosed in 2021, it had spread extensively, severely limiting treatment options.
A Life Altered Forever
Due to the delayed diagnosis, Anne now faces a significantly reduced quality of life and has been informed she has only a few months left to live. Living with a stoma and limited activities, she describes feeling like she's on "Death Row" and laments the missed opportunities that could have potentially prolonged her life.
Advocating for Change
Anne is calling for mandatory dual radiologist analysis of scans for returning cancer to prevent future cases like hers. She hopes her story will lead to policy changes within the healthcare system to avoid similar oversights in the future. Despite facing immense challenges, Anne is determined to raise awareness and seek justice for the errors in her care.
Apologies and Investigations
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has expressed deep regret for the delayed diagnosis and the impact on Anne's health. They are conducting investigations to understand the reporting discrepancies and have pledged to learn from the mistakes. Anne's legal representative is pushing for accountability and changes to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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