Overview
- She repeatedly sought help for constipation, bleeding and bowel changes, making about eight GP visits over six years before finally being referred in August 2024.
- A colonoscopy showed a tumour, and a September call confirmed stage 4 colorectal cancer with metastases to her liver and lungs.
- She has undergone surgery with a stoma and began chemotherapy in October 2024, which she intends to continue while it works.
- Doctors told her the risk of the cancer being fatal is relatively high, and she is exploring clinical-trial options.
- She is considering legal action over missed opportunities and is distributing symptom posters to raise awareness as media cite a reported 50% rise in under‑50 bowel cancer cases over three decades.