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From stomach bug to life support: 17-month medical mystery

Ash Lanes' family thought he had a stomach bug, but 17 months later he was fighting for his life. This is the shocking story of a missed diagnosis and a race against time that will change how you think about persistent symptoms.

Long COVID symptoms hid deadly heart tumour

A British woman's persistent dizziness and blackouts were initially dismissed as Long COVID, until a shocking diagnosis revealed a rare and potentially fatal heart tumour that required emergency surgery.

Mum saves daughter after doctors miss bowel condition

A mother's persistent concerns saved her daughter's life after medical professionals repeatedly dismissed her symptoms as a stomach bug, only to discover a dangerous bowel condition requiring emergency surgery.

Teen's bowel cancer dismissed 13 times by doctors

A teenage girl's stage 3 bowel cancer was repeatedly dismissed by doctors who claimed she was too young for the disease, leading to 13 separate medical consultations before proper diagnosis.

New mum dies after 'just anxiety' diagnosis

A 31-year-old new mother died from a pulmonary embolism after medical staff repeatedly dismissed her severe symptoms as 'just anxiety', leaving behind her newborn baby and devastated family.

Dizzy spells hid shocking brain tumour diagnosis

A woman's persistent dizziness was dismissed as anxiety before doctors discovered a life-threatening brain tumour. Her story highlights the importance of advocating for your health.

Teen may never walk after NHS misdiagnosis

A teenage girl's life has been shattered after NHS doctors repeatedly dismissed her symptoms as growing pains, only to discover she had a rare spinal condition that may leave her permanently unable to walk.

Mum's 7-year cough was actually deadly cancer

A mother's persistent cough was dismissed for years before a devastating diagnosis revealed the shocking truth. Her story exposes critical gaps in women's healthcare.

Mum's 'low iron' was actually terminal cancer

Jennifer Cahill's persistent fatigue was dismissed as iron deficiency, but the devastating truth revealed stage four bowel cancer that had spread throughout her body.

From back pain to 15cm tumour: A mother's cancer warning

Exclusive: Mother-of-two Sarah O'Connell shares her terrifying journey from persistent back pain to a shocking cancer diagnosis that doctors initially missed, in a story that highlights crucial NHS warning signs everyone should know.

Woman's asthma diagnosis hides terrifying tumour truth

A routine asthma diagnosis turned into a life-threatening nightmare for one British woman when doctors discovered a massive lymphoma tumour crushing her windpipe. This medical mystery reveals why persistent symptoms should never be ignored.

Turkish Organ Harvest Scandal: Dad 'Was Still Alive'

A British man alleges Turkish medical staff attempted to harvest his father's organs before he was clinically dead, sparking an international medical ethics scandal and Foreign Office investigation.

Mum's headaches were deadly brain tumour

A mother's routine headaches were misdiagnosed as stress before doctors discovered a life-threatening brain tumour, in a shocking medical story that highlights the importance of seeking second opinions.

Doctors misdiagnose spinal fracture as whiplash

Exclusive investigation reveals how emergency room staff dismissed a woman's spinal fracture as whiplash, risking paralysis and highlighting critical NHS diagnostic failures.

NHS worker dies after hospital misdiagnosis by colleagues

A dedicated NHS healthcare assistant died just hours after hospital colleagues dismissed her serious symptoms as a minor infection and sent her home with antibiotics, raising serious questions about patient safety and internal medical assessments.

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