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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Doctor concerned mother influenced daughter’s cancer treatment, inquest hears

The Cambridge graduate refused chemotherapy after being diagnosed in December 2023, and died just seven months later in July - (PA)

An NHS doctor has told an inquest into the death of 23-year-old Paloma Shemirani - who died months after refusing treatment for cancer - that she was concerned her mother could have influenced the decision.

The Cambridge graduate refused chemotherapy after being diagnosed in December 2023, and died just seven months later in July - despite a doctor telling her she had an 80 per cent chance of survival if she underwent treatment.

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