Doctors blamed office job pain – it was cancer
A woman shares her harrowing ordeal after doctors dismissed her cancer symptoms as mere 'office job pain'. The reality was far more sinister.
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Vape Oil Filled Mum's Lungs - Misdiagnosed as Heart Attack
A young mother's life was in danger after doctors initially diagnosed her with a heart attack, only to discover her lungs were saturated with vape oil. Shocking details inside.
Toddler’s fever was rare genetic illness—£500K treatment needed
A toddler initially treated for a fever was later diagnosed with a rare genetic illness. Doctors now hope a £500,000 treatment can slow the disease's progression.
GP dismissed symptoms as "just ageing" - nearly fatal
A woman shares her shocking story of how her GP brushed off her symptoms as ageing, only for her to later discover a life-threatening condition.
Breast cancer symptoms mistaken for COVID: study
A recent study highlights how breast cancer symptoms are being misdiagnosed as COVID-19 or flu, delaying crucial treatment. Experts urge awareness to prevent life-threatening consequences.
Woman's 'overeating' was 17lb tumour
A woman who was told her bloated belly was due to overeating discovered she had a massive 17lb tumour. Read her shocking story of misdiagnosis and recovery.
From anxiety to seizure: my terrifying health ordeal
A woman shares her harrowing experience of mistaking a life-threatening seizure for anxiety, urging others to recognise the warning signs.
Man mistakes brain cancer for flu in tragic case
A man's flu-like symptoms were shockingly diagnosed as an aggressive brain tumour, highlighting the dangers of misdiagnosis.
Mum's flu diagnosis was actually heart failure
A mother shares her terrifying ordeal after being misdiagnosed with flu, only to discover weeks later she was suffering from life-threatening heart failure.
Healthy woman's 'stress headaches' hid deadly brain condition
A seemingly healthy woman shares her shocking story of how persistent stress headaches turned out to be a dangerous brain condition, urging others not to ignore warning signs.
Woman's bloating turned out to be deadly cancer
A mother shares her harrowing experience after mistaking ovarian cancer symptoms for bloating, urging others to recognise the warning signs.
Woman's 'fuzzy spells' hid deadly stroke risk
A mother shares her terrifying ordeal after dismissing her 'fuzzy spells' as stress, only to discover they were signs of a life-threatening condition.
Girl's limp dismissed as growing pains - it was cancer
A mother's intuition saved her daughter's life after doctors repeatedly dismissed her limp as 'growing pains'. The shocking truth? A rare bone cancer.
Man’s shoulder pain leads to terminal cancer diagnosis
A 30-year-old man initially brushed off his shoulder pain as a minor injury, only to be diagnosed with terminal cancer. Doctors urge people not to ignore persistent pain.
New mum's anxiety misdiagnosed as 'baby blues'
A young mother shares her harrowing experience after doctors dismissed her severe anxiety as normal 'baby blues', leaving her struggling in silence.
Woman's warning after tumour misdiagnosed as anxiety
A 25-year-old shares her terrifying ordeal after doctors dismissed her brain tumour symptoms as anxiety, urging others to trust their instincts.
Mum knew "lazy" son was ill - doctors were wrong
A mother's persistence led to a shocking diagnosis after medics repeatedly told her son was just 'lazy'. The family's ordeal highlights the importance of trusting parental instincts.
Mum’s ‘IBS’ was actually bowel cancer - her warning
A mother shares her harrowing journey from being dismissed with IBS to discovering stage 3 bowel cancer, urging others to trust their instincts about their health.
Sinus infection misdiagnosis hid deadly brain tumour
A woman’s persistent symptoms were dismissed as a sinus infection for a year before she was diagnosed with a fatal brain tumour. Her heartbreaking story highlights the dangers of misdiagnosis.
Menopause or brain tumour? Woman's shocking misdiagnosis
A woman shares her harrowing experience of being misdiagnosed with menopause symptoms, only to discover she had an inoperable brain tumour. Her story highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and trusting your instincts.
Menopause forgetfulness hid rare brain condition
A woman's forgetfulness during menopause turned out to be a rare brain condition. Her story highlights the importance of medical awareness.
Dangers of online self-diagnosis revealed
Experts warn that relying on the internet for medical advice can lead to misdiagnosis, unnecessary anxiety, and dangerous delays in seeking professional help.
Kailyn Lowry reveals son's misdiagnosis trauma
Reality TV star Kailyn Lowry shares emotional journey after her youngest son Rio was misdiagnosed with a serious condition, sparking a conversation about parental guilt and healthcare trust.
Perimenopause misdiagnosis hid deadly condition
A woman shares her harrowing journey after being misdiagnosed with perimenopause, only to discover she had a life-threatening condition. Her story highlights the importance of advocating for your health.
Charities demand urgent lupus care reforms
Health charities are calling for urgent reforms to improve lupus diagnosis and treatment, as delays and misdiagnoses continue to endanger patients.
Man spots wife's stroke after 'trapped nerve' misdiagnosis
A man's intuition led to a life-saving discovery when his wife's 'trapped nerve' was actually a stroke. Read how his persistence made all the difference.
Mum's 'terminal cancer' was NHS error
A mother given just six months to live after a devastating cancer diagnosis discovers it was all a terrifying mistake. Read her incredible story of survival and the NHS blunder that changed her life.
Dad’s ‘migraine’ was deadly brain tumour – missed for 11 years
A father endured over a decade of misdiagnosed migraines before discovering he had a life-threatening brain tumour. His family is now warning others to trust their instincts.
Woman misdiagnosed with cold had life-threatening condition
A young woman was repeatedly told she had a cold before doctors discovered a serious health issue. Her story highlights the dangers of misdiagnosis.
IBS or Cancer? How One Woman Uncovered the Truth
A woman shares her harrowing journey from being misdiagnosed with IBS to discovering she had bowel cancer, urging others to trust their instincts.
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