A young woman who lived with a lump in the side of her mouth for six years has been diagnosed with cancer - after doctors failed to book her a follow up appointment. Jordan Del’Nero, 25, was first taken to A&E by her concerned parents in August 2012 after she complained about the lump.
She also had toothache and a swollen mouth, but was prescribed antibiotics and later referred to a specialist dental hospital. There, she was given more antibiotics for a suspected cyst or infected salivary gland.
In August 2013, she was referred back to the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital after she had more pain in the lump and her gums started bleeding. But Jordan and her family claim they were never contacted by the hospital for a follow up appointment, so assumed the lump didn't need anymore medical attention.
