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Woman Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer Initially Dismissed by Doctors as a ‘Lazy T…
A woman who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 20 in 2022 was initially brushed off by doctors with her symptoms being put down to her b…
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Woman Shares Overlooked Symptoms That Led to Her Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
Leeds, UK – A young woman from Leeds has bravely shared her personal battle with thyroid cancer, detailing the subtle symptoms she experienced before her diagnosis. In a viral video, she recounted how what she initially dismissed as general fatigue, breathlessness, and hot flashes were, in fact, early indicators of her condition. She highlighted that doctors initially attributed her tiredness to being a 'lazy teenager,' but she instinctively felt something was amiss. Other symptoms included unexplained weight loss, persistent chest tightness, and noticeable voice changes after her diagnosis. The most significant symptom, a swelling in her neck, ultimately prompted an urgent two-week referral that led to her thyroid cancer diagnosis. The woman emphasized, 'Please note these were my symptoms and everyone has their own stories and every cancer diagnosis is different.' Her account serves as a poignant reminder for individuals to listen to their bodies and advocate for their health, encouraging early detection and awareness of cancer symptoms.
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GP dismissed woman's symptoms as laziness - but it was thyroid cancer
A young woman has issued a critical warning urging people to listen to their bodies after symptoms dismissed for years by doctors turned out to be de…
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