💨 Abstract

A 50-year-old woman with a learning disability was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer that had spread to her spine, after years of being dismissed by doctors and nurses. She believes her late diagnosis was due to her learning disability. The woman is concerned about the challenges people with a learning disability face in getting a cancer diagnosis and is supporting Mencap's campaign for the needs of people with a learning disability to be included in the NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England.

Courtesy: metro.co.uk

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