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Cancer patient's ordeal reveals cracks in healthcare system

Arm of patient with drip. [Courtesy/GettyImages]

Being diagnosed with cancer is rarely a straightforward journey. It begins with quiet, creeping symptoms, easily mistaken for stress, ulcers or fatigue. Then comes a cycle of hospital visits, referrals and months of uncertainty.

Patients see specialists, undergo countless scans, procedures and blood tests. Misdiagnoses are common. By the time a correct diagnosis is made, precious time has often slipped away.

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