Woman Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer After Dismissed Heartburn Symptoms
Georgia Gardiner, a 28-year-old mother from Leeds, was given just 12 months to live after her persistent “heartburn” symptoms were revealed to be an aggressive form of stomach cancer.
Last year, Georgia began experiencing intense stomach pains and frequent vomiting. Despite visiting her doctor and local hospital multiple times, she was repeatedly told it was acid reflux and prescribed antacids. Her condition worsened — she lost nearly three stone, couldn’t eat properly, and suffered from sharp, constant upper stomach pain.
“I love food, I’m a massive foodie,” she said. “But my body was rejecting everything.”