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Girl, 11, diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer after doctors dismissed symptoms as tonsilitis
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- An 11-year-old UK girl, Armaie Burrows-Pitt, was misdiagnosed with tonsillitis despite severe symptoms, later confirmed to have Stage 4 Burkitt lymphoma, a rare and aggressive childhood cancer.
- Armaie experienced extreme tiredness, loss of appetite, and pain, but multiple GPs initially dismissed her condition as viral infections or tonsillitis, delaying proper diagnosis for several weeks.
- After persistent symptoms and hospital visits, she was finally diagnosed at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, with the cancer having spread to her spleen, liver, and bone marrow.
- Her family expressed frustration over the delayed diagnosis and is now fundraising to support Armaie’s six months of chemotherapy and to give back to the hospitals aiding her treatment.
- Despite the difficult situation, the family aims to create positive experiences for Armaie, including planned trips to Disney World Florida and Lapland once her treatment allows.
