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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Hannah Cottrell

Cancer patient ‘upset and angry’ after chemo session delayed due to NHS strikes

A cancer patient diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of the disease and told she had “months to live” has spoken of her anger and upset after her chemotherapy treatment session was delayed for nearly two weeks due to industrial action in the NHS.

Flora White, 51, was set to have her fourth round of chemotherapy treatment on Thursday at Kettering General Hospital in Northamptonshire but this was delayed until October 2 after her appointment with her oncologist was cancelled on Wednesday, leaving her feeling additional “worry and stress”.

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