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flag A UK girl’s delayed cancer diagnosis followed misdiagnoses of growing pains and measles, highlighting risks of overlooked symptoms.

flag A five-year-old girl from Essex, England, was initially misdiagnosed with growing pains or a minor injury after complaining of leg pain in January. flag Her condition worsened when she began vomiting blood, leading to a rare cancer diagnosis after months of confusion and misinterpretations, including suspected measles. flag Her mother, Madeleine Shipp, 28, described the experience as surreal and overwhelming, as the family, including her partner James, 31, navigates treatment and emotional challenges. flag The case highlights how early symptoms of serious illness can be mistaken, delaying proper care, and underscores the need for persistent medical evaluation when symptoms persist or escalate.

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