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Woman told she was 'just a busy mum' paid for private scans and found cancer
- Kerri sought a private ultrasound after months of doctors dismissing her symptoms as a virus and a busy mum.
- NHS biopsy later cleared initial results, delaying a cancer diagnosis for months.
- After a second private scan in December, doctors referred her to an ENT specialist for a thyroid biopsy.
- She underwent thyroid removal surgery after the cancer was diagnosed.
- Kerri is now urging others to trust their gut and push for answers when something feels wrong.
- The story highlights potential delays in cancer diagnosis when symptoms are attributed to motherhood.
- Kerri’s private scans helped identify the cancer earlier, according to her testimony.
- The patient had neck lumps, fatigue, hair loss, and headaches as symptoms prior to diagnosis.
- Kerri's family situation was cited by doctors as a reason for attributing symptoms to a virus.
- The case underscores the value of second opinions and timely investigation in potential cancer cases.
- Kerri is now awaiting pathology results to determine next steps in treatment.
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