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flag A Liverpool woman says a restaurant humiliated her by denying her request to blend food due to cancer treatment side effects.

flag A Liverpool woman recovering from head and neck cancer surgery says she felt humiliated when a restaurant refused her request to blend her food due to swallowing difficulties from treatment. flag Michelle Cummins, who underwent jaw surgery and is receiving radiotherapy, said staff offered only soup and claimed she declined it, which she disputes. flag She described the experience as distressing, especially amid body image struggles, and called for the hospitality industry to treat swallowing issues with the same care as food allergies. flag While some local restaurants have since expressed willingness to accommodate such needs, Cummins continues advocating for greater awareness and inclusivity for people with dysphagia.

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