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22-year-old dies of cervical cancer after GP dismissed her 15 times – Body and Soul
22-year-old dies of cervical cancer after GP dismissed her 15 times
Emma Swain was refused a smear test after experiencing back pain and bleeding from intercourse. She passed away 18 months later.A 22-year-old died of cervical cancer after medical experts sent her away 15 times, telling her not to worry about her symptoms.
Emma Swain begged her GP for a smear test after experiencing symptoms, however was told that she was too young.
She was instead informed her contraceptive pill was the cause of her symptoms and was told that what happened to Jade Goody (the TV…
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