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Mum with misdiagnosed cancer shares symptom people should look out for

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A single mum is in a critical battle with pancreatic cancer and is urging the public to recognise the symptoms of the stealthy killer. Claire Blair, aged 44, finally got the correct diagnosis in September 2022 after enduring six months of misdiagnosed symptoms since her first GP consultation. The tragic lag in receiving an accurate … Read more

New mothers in England to be offered mental health checks”

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Women are invited for a GP check-up six to eight weeks after giving birth to make sure they are recovering well. The new guidance sets out in more detail what should happen at these checks, including instructions to: “Ask every woman, every time about her mental health. Never assume someone has already asked her.” Dr … Read more