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Mom of three diagnosed with cancer after doctors claimed she was ‘too fit and young’ to be ill
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- Lydia Southam, a 37-year-old mother of three, was initially dismissed by doctors who attributed her cancer symptoms to a hernia, as they believed she was too young and fit to have serious illness.
- Despite making ten visits to her GP over two years with symptoms like heavy periods, stomach lumps, bloating, and frequent urination, urgent tests were only conducted after a female doctor recognized something was wrong.
- Lydia was diagnosed with Stage 4 low-grade serious ovarian cancer (LGSOC) in June 2023 and underwent extensive surgery followed by chemotherapy, leading to remission.
- She is now campaigning to raise awareness of LGSOC, a rare ovarian cancer often affecting women aged 40 to 60, partnering with a charity and featuring on a billboard in Piccadilly Circus for World Ovarian Cancer Day.
- Lydia emphasized the importance of listening to women's health concerns and hopes her story will empower others to seek further investigation when symptoms persist.
