Joe Todd

Joe, 64, from Swansea, experienced chronic backache and spotting years after menopause. When she visited her GP, they were dismissive and declined to investigate further. Concerned, Joe decided to go private, where a scan revealed endometrial cancer. What followed was a nightmare of trying to get the NHS to carry out additional tests. Eventually, Joe received the treatment she needed, and because the cancer was thankfully caught early, it was successful.

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