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Kayla Esson Achieves Remission After Lymphoma Misdiagnosis

5/22/2026

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Kayla Esson entered remission in July 2026 after completing chemotherapy.
She experienced facial and neck swelling in February 2025, was misdiagnosed as an allergic reaction, and received ineffective steroids.
In March 2025 doctors diagnosed her with Primary Mediastinal B-cell Lymphoma, a 12 cm × 9 cm tumor that pressed on her vena cava and caused breathlessness.
Esson now campaigns with charities such as Teenage Cancer Trust and Blood Cancer UK.

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Kayla Esson entered remission in July 2026 after completing chemotherapy.
She experienced facial and neck swelling in February 2025, was misdiagnosed as an allergic reaction, and received ineffective steroids.
In March 2025 doctors diagnosed her with Primary Mediastinal B-cell Lymphoma, a 12 cm × 9 cm tumor that pressed on her vena cava and caused breathlessness.
Esson now campaigns with charities such as Teenage Cancer Trust and Blood Cancer UK.