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flag A 17-year-old Scottish girl died of breast cancer after her early symptoms were dismissed due to her age, prompting calls for urgent care reforms.

flag A 17-year-old Scottish girl, Isla Sneddon, died from breast cancer in March 2024 after her initial breast lump at age 15 was dismissed as likely benign due to hormonal changes. flag Despite a later biopsy recommendation, her referral was downgraded because of her age, delaying diagnosis until her cancer was advanced. flag Her parents believe earlier, adult-standard care could have saved her life and are now advocating for policy changes to ensure young patients receive timely, urgent evaluations regardless of age.

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