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Woman prescribed headache pills for malignant brain tumour

A 29 year old woman was twice given headache pills by a doctor after complaining of suffering from unusual headaches, vomiting and change in personality. She was later found by another doctor to be suffering from a malignant brain tumour. The tumour has been removed but her condition is still terminal.

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About: Woman prescribed headache pills for malignant brain tumour

Date: 13 October 2003

Source: BBC News UK Edition

URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3186310.stm

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