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Misdiagnosed for Years: Woman's Cancer Revealed Late

9/27/2025

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  • Chelsea Davies, 31, had abdominal pain and constipation since May 2021 and was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer after four years.
  • Doctors dismissed symptoms as period pain and said she was too young for cancer.
  • Davies feared cancer. Clinicians blamed irritable bowel syndrome and diet.
  • The case highlights the NHS's Jess's Rule, urging GPs to revisit diagnoses after visits.