Overview

• Mary-Beth Cleator says her symptoms were managed through an emergency gynaecology pathway for two years after being told she had chronic pelvic inflammatory disease and suspected endometriosis.
• Surgeons discovered the bowel cancer in March when she was admitted with a bowel blockage after rapid weight loss.
• The disease has spread to her liver, bones and abdomen, and she has declined a prognosis to avoid placing a timeline on her life.
• She is fundraising for treatment in Germany, with a GoFundMe exceeding £8,800 toward a £24,000 goal as estimated costs could surpass £40,000.
• The trust’s clinical director issued a statement acknowledging the impact on her family and confirming an internal review of the concerns she raised.