Her family says Zoe Leslie had been to the doctor repeatedly in the past several months, and was told her symptoms were nothing serious.
A Winnipeg woman's family is urging patients to advocate for themselves after her colon cancer was diagnosed at Stage 4, despite diligent screening, and progressed rapidly. They believe her initial concerns were dismissed by doctors. A health researcher notes this experience is common, particularly among socially disadvantaged groups, emphasizing the need for patients to actively pursue testing and treatment.
