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Young Woman's Cancer Battle Sparks Awareness Campaign

10/27/2025

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Milli Tanner, 23, of Evesham, Worcestershire, was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer after 13 GP visits and an A&E trip.
Doctors initially dismissed her symptoms as piles or irritable bowel syndrome.
A positive faecal immunochemical test online led to an urgent colonoscopy referral.
Tanner underwent chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery, resulting in a permanent stoma.
She now advocates for young people’s cancer awareness and trusting one’s instincts.

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Story summary

Milli Tanner, 23, of Evesham, Worcestershire, was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer after 13 GP visits and an A&E trip.
Doctors initially dismissed her symptoms as piles or irritable bowel syndrome.
A positive faecal immunochemical test online led to an urgent colonoscopy referral.
Tanner underwent chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery, resulting in a permanent stoma.
She now advocates for young people’s cancer awareness and trusting one’s instincts.