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Young Woman's Death Sparks Controversy Over Medical Choices

8/28/2025

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Paloma Shemirani, 23, died from non-Hodgkin lymphoma after refusing chemotherapy, collapsing on July 19, 2024.
Her father, Dr. Faramarz Shemirani, blames medical professionals and family for her death.
Her brothers attribute the cause to their mother's anti-medicine beliefs.
A pathologist confirmed a large tumor as the cause of death.
The inquest is ongoing.

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Story summary

Paloma Shemirani, 23, died from non-Hodgkin lymphoma after refusing chemotherapy, collapsing on July 19, 2024.
Her father, Dr. Faramarz Shemirani, blames medical professionals and family for her death.
Her brothers attribute the cause to their mother's anti-medicine beliefs.
A pathologist confirmed a large tumor as the cause of death.
The inquest is ongoing.