Tag: Brain Tumour
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Long-Term Survivors: The Rising Promise of Pediatric Cancer Care
Rising Survival Rates and What They Mean Recent advances in pediatric oncology have shifted the prognosis for many young patients from urgent treatment to long-term survivorship. Today, around 80% of children diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors, a milestone that reflects better treatments, earlier diagnosis, and a comprehensive approach to aftercare. This positive trend, however,…
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Jess’s Rule could have helped this young woman with brain tumours
Overview: A life interrupted by a delayed diagnosis A Derby woman, Jessie Mae Lambert, 28, says a series of dismissed symptoms and a lack of timely investigation allowed an incurable brain tumour to go unchecked for months. Her case has become a focal point in the discussion around Jess’s Rule, a new NHS safety initiative…
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Jess’s Rule: How a delayed brain-tumour diagnosis sparked a push for safer GP care
Overview: A life changed by a delayed diagnosis In Derby, 28-year-old Jessie Lambert’s journey from puzzling seizures to a life-saving discovery highlights a growing concern in primary care: when symptoms persist, could a second look prevent serious outcomes? Jessie’s experiences, which began with unexplained seizures in October 2023, show how misinterpretation of symptoms as mental…
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Jess’s Rule: Could earlier GP checks have saved her brain tumour?
Introduction: A case that highlights diagnostic delays A Derby woman diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour says her GP dismissed her symptoms, and that earlier intervention could have changed her outcome. Jessie Mae Lambert, aged 28, began experiencing unexplained seizures in October 2023. What started as a puzzling health concern rapidly escalated into a serious…
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Plymouth Woman Raises Awareness After Missed Brain Tumour Diagnosis
Missed Diagnosis: A Life-Changing Experience Glenn Lilley, a 73-year-old woman from Plymouth, has become a beacon of hope and awareness after her experience with misdiagnosed brain cancer. Despite being given a prognosis that suggested a limited time left, Glenn defied the odds and has lived an additional four years following her initial diagnosis. This remarkable…
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Our Superhero: Olivia’s Journey with an Inoperable Brain Tumour
Introduction: A Heart-wrenching Diagnosis At just 17 months, little Olivia Taylor faced a battle that would forever change her family’s life. Diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, her parents, Lisa and Matthew Taylor, found themselves navigating a world filled with uncertainty and fear. The diagnosis was not just a label; it was a turning point,…