Overview

• Georgia Gardiner experienced persistent stomach cramps and weight loss over months, yet her symptoms were dismissed as heartburn and treated with acid reflux medication.
• After visiting her GP and hospital up to nine times, she was finally referred for an endoscopy, which on June 13 confirmed an incurable form of stomach cancer.
• Diagnosed with stage-four linitis plastica that has already spread to her lymph nodes and other organs, she has been told she may have about 12 months to live.
• Gardiner plans to start chemotherapy in the coming weeks with the aim of slowing disease progression and has launched a GoFundMe to cover treatment costs and create memories with her family.
• She is urging others to persist in seeking further tests when medical advice fails to resolve worrying symptoms.