Article 775XT ‘I would rather be poor’: man says money cannot compensate for partner’s death after failed cancer diagnosis

‘I would rather be poor’: man says money cannot compensate for partner’s death after failed cancer diagnosis

by
Denis Campbell Health policy editor
from World news | The Guardian on (#775XT)

Exclusive: Darren Rosheski won NHS payout over partner Helen Dutton's death from rectal cancer after GP misjudged her symptoms

I remember the doctor, after he'd examined Helen and found a large lump in her colon, saying it's very sinister - we need to bring you in to be investigated."

Darren Rosheski is recalling the moment a consultant doctor at Tameside hospital broke the news to his partner, Helen Dutton, that her symptoms - which also included back pain, passing blood and altered bowel habits - were so worrying that they needed further tests.

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