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I was told I was too young to have cancer

I was told I was too young to have cancer
BBC Health Tuesday 03 November 2026, 17:53 UTC 1 min read
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Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease.

Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease.
Beth Jenkins' (PERSON)
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