Girl dies of cancer after doctors wrongly blame parents
Ava Macfarlane's aggressive cancer was missed by medics who blamed her parents for the lump on her face. Her heartbroken family shares their story to prevent future tragedies.
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Eric Dane's Shocking ALS Misdiagnosis Revealed
'Grey's Anatomy' star Eric Dane opens up about his terrifying health scare, revealing he was misdiagnosed with the same debilitating disease as his character, Mark 'McSteamy' Sloan.
Mother Sues NHS Over Toddler's Misdiagnosed Sepsis
A mother is suing an NHS hospital after doctors allegedly dismissed her three-year-old daughter's life-threatening sepsis symptoms as a simple virus, leading to a catastrophic medical emergency.
Mum's 'stomach pains' were stage 3 bowel cancer
A young mother's persistent stomach pains were dismissed as IBS for months before a devastating Stage 3 bowel cancer diagnosis. Her urgent warning could save lives.
"Tendonitis" was actually deadly bone cancer - NHS warning
A mother's persistent shoulder pain was misdiagnosed as tendonitis for months before doctors discovered it was actually a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. Her story serves as a crucial warning about trusting your instincts with persistent symptoms
Grandad's near-fatal collapse caused by hidden vitamin deficiency
A seemingly healthy 69-year-old man's life hung in the balance after collapsing at home. His story reveals a hidden health crisis affecting millions and the simple blood test that could save you.
Woman's 'drunken' symptoms revealed as brain tumour
A young woman's symptoms, mistaken for drunkenness, led to a shocking brain tumour diagnosis. This is her incredible story of survival and the vital warning signs everyone should know.
Doctor dismissed symptoms as IBS - it was bowel cancer
Exclusive: Lauren Koster, 29, reveals how doctors repeatedly dismissed her severe symptoms as IBS for two years before she was finally diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. Her urgent warning about trusting your instincts.
Teen died from meningitis after 111 call misdiagnosis
Exclusive: An inquest reveals how a 111 call handler failed to spot the deadly signs of meningitis in 16-year-old Samuel Wai-Hoong, leading to a fatal delay in treatment. His heartbroken family demands justice and systemic change.
Doctors dismissed my dizzy spells. I was handed a death sentence.
Exclusive: A mother's terrifying ordeal as doctors repeatedly misdiagnosed her life-threatening heart condition as panic attacks, handing her a 'death sentence' and forcing her to seek a diagnosis abroad.
Widow's anguish after NHS 111 call handler misdiagnoses fatal heart attack
A grieving widow is demanding answers after an NHS 111 call handler dismissed her husband's severe symptoms as a chest infection. He died of a heart attack just hours later in her arms.
Mum loses 12st after miscarriage misdiagnosis trauma
A pregnant woman, told she had miscarried, was later found to be still carrying her baby. The traumatic misdiagnosis led to a 12-stone weight loss journey. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience and the importance of accurate healthcare.
Dad's 'haemorrhoids' were actually cancer - doctors wrong twice
A father's life was put at risk after doctors dismissed his bowel cancer symptoms as haemorrhoids not once, but twice. His family is now warning others to seek second opinions after a delayed diagnosis.
Doctors missed chances to spot deadly meningitis in toddler
A damning inquest finds that medical professionals failed to recognise the deadly signs of meningitis in 18-month-old William Mead, leading to a 'catastrophic outcome' and sparking calls for urgent NHS protocol reforms.
Menopause or Cancer? Doctors Reveal Dangerous Misdiagnosis
Medical experts sound the alarm as rising numbers of women with womb cancer are initially misdiagnosed with menopause, leading to potentially fatal delays in treatment.
Vertigo Misdiagnosis Hid Mother's Brain Aneurysm
A mother's persistent dizziness was misdiagnosed as vertigo for months, hiding a life-threatening brain condition. Her story reveals critical warning signs everyone should know.
Girl, 7, Dies After Doctors Mistook Fatal Illness For Tummy Bug
A grieving family demands answers after doctors allegedly dismissed their daughter's fatal brain condition as a stomach bug. The inquest into little Emily's death reveals a series of critical missed opportunities.
Mum's double brain tumour nightmare: The headaches that wouldn't stop
Exclusive: Sarah Murray's persistent headaches revealed two devastating brain tumours. Her incredible survival story and warning to others.
Woman's foot rash reveals shocking cancer diagnosis
A woman's persistent foot rash was misdiagnosed for months before doctors discovered it was a rare sign of breast cancer that had spread. Read her shocking health story.
Fit Dad, 34, Left Paralysed After Sudden Stroke
A young, healthy father from the UK reveals his life was shattered by a catastrophic stroke he initially mistook for a migraine, leaving him fighting for recovery and a new normal.
Dad's cough led to paralysis after doctors' fatal error
Exclusive: A healthy father's persistent cough was tragically misdiagnosed, leading to rapid paralysis and his untimely death. Shocking hospital failings revealed in a devastating case that highlights critical NHS pressures.
Mum's mid-call collapse reveals hidden brain tumour
A mother's sudden collapse during a phone call led to the shocking discovery of a brain tumour. This is the incredible story of her survival and the vital warning signs she missed.
Mum beats 24-hour sepsis death sentence after misdiagnosis
A young mother's world shattered when doctors misdiagnosed her deadly sepsis as a UTI and sent her home with painkillers. Given just 24 hours to live, she staged an incredible recovery. This is her harrowing story of survival against all odds and her urge
NHS missed cancer - now I'm terminal says heartbroken mother
Exclusive: Sarah Boyle's devastating story reveals how NHS missed her cancer symptoms, leaving her with a terminal diagnosis and fighting for her family's future.
NHS blood test blunder wrongly diagnoses diabetes
Exclusive investigation reveals hundreds of patients may have been misdiagnosed with diabetes due to faulty blood tests, sparking a major NHS review and patient safety alerts.
"Pulled Muscle" Was Actually Deadly Sepsis: Mum's Warning
A mother's routine doctor's visit for a 'pulled muscle' turned into a life-threatening sepsis nightmare. Read her harrowing story and learn the crucial signs that everyone must know to avoid a similar misdiagnosis.
NHS wrongly diagnosed thousands with bowel cancer as IBS
An NHS patient safety review uncovers a devastating failure as thousands of bowel cancer cases are misdiagnosed as IBS, leading to catastrophic delays in treatment and preventable deaths.
Mum's UTI turned into life-threatening sepsis
A young mother's chilling account of how a simple UTI rapidly spiralled into life-threatening sepsis. Her story is a vital warning about the hidden dangers of common infections.
Doctors dismissed UTI symptoms. Now I have incurable cancer
A young mother's persistent UTI symptoms were repeatedly dismissed by doctors. Years later, she received a devastating stage 4 terminal cancer diagnosis, revealing a tragic medical oversight.
NHS Trust Admits Failings After Grandmother's Tragic Death
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust apologises for 'unacceptable' care failures after Valerie Kneale, 75, died from pneumonia just days after being sent home from A&E with paracetamol.
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