Woolton woman, 22, dies after having back pain for nine months (opens original article in a new tab)

A 22-year-old woman from Woolton died after prolonged back pain led to a late diagnosis of Ewing's sarcoma, prompting her mother to push for mandatory GP cancer training.

• A 22-year-old woman from Woolton died after experiencing back pain for nine months before being diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma in 2019.
• Her mother is advocating for mandatory cancer training for GPs in England to improve early diagnosis.
• The government stated it is working on improving early cancer diagnosis through the National Cancer Plan and Jess’s Rule.