Jessica Mason
Jessica Mason, from the Vale of Glamorgan, was given a range of misdiagnoses including infections, prolapse, and suspected endometriosis, only for a 6.5cm tumour to eventually be found growing in her cervix and womb.
Although Jessica feels like “one of the lucky ones” due to currently being cancer free, she endured radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and brachytherapy forcing her into an early menopause and taking away the chance to have another child which affected her deeply.
“I feel like I wouldn’t have had to go through any of that if I had been listened to,” said Jessica.
For years, Jessica was back and forth to the GP, and even emergency visits to A&E, to raise her concerns. She was referred to physio for prolapse and told she had infections and suspected endometriosis.
A few months before the tumour was discovered, she had a clear smear test, as well as an internal examination, where she was told, again, it was prolapse.
Unfortunately, an MRI scan six months after her cancer treatment showed the tumour remained. Jessica underwent a radical hysterectomy in June 2023 and is still recovering from the physical and mental ordeal.
“I feel the pain and loss I have endured could have been prevented if I was just listened to. We know our bodies and know when something just isn’t right.
“I’ve been wanting to do something about this for so long so thank you Claire for speaking for women like me. I commend you.”
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