Woman's Misdiagnosed Heartburn Turns Out to Be Aggressive Stomach Cancer
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Times of India
Georgia Gardiner, a 28-year-old mother from Leeds, was misdiagnosed with indigestion for months before being diagnosed with the rare and aggressive stomach cancer linitis plastica, which has a poor prognosis with only 12 months to live. Her story highlights the importance of advocating for thorough testing when symptoms persist, as early detection could improve outcomes for this often late-diagnosed disease.