Our mum survived cancer misdiagnosis - but dad then took his own life
Summary
Mary Crowley was wrongly told she had advanced breast cancer, which led her family to make major life changes. After discovering the mistake and the correct diagnosis of early-stage cancer, her husband David struggled emotionally and took his own life.Key Facts
- Mary was first diagnosed with stage four breast cancer but later found to have stage one cancer.
- The family sold their home and moved closer together in Scotland after the initial diagnosis.
- David Crowley, a former doctor, pushed for second opinions because he doubted the diagnosis.
- The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman upheld a complaint about poor care standards.
- NHS Grampian apologized for errors and the distress caused to the family.
- David was diagnosed with acute adjustment disorder, a mental health condition caused by stress.
- David died by suicide in early 2024 due to emotional struggles following the misdiagnosis.
- Mary has completed treatment and is currently free of cancer.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.