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Woman, 24, who found a lump in her breast was dismissed doctors who said she was ‘too young’

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After finding a lump in her breast in January 2018, Alexandria Whitaker did what we’re all told to do: go to your doctor.  But that simple step somehow became complicated. Then-24-year-old Alexandria, of Orlando, Florida, was brushed off.  It can’t be anything sinister, her doctor said, because you’re 24. For that reason, the doctor explained, … Read more

I’ve received a generous lump sum of cash – should I save it or use it to pay down my mortgage?

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I’ve come into some money and would like to pay down my mortgage but my lender has an overpayment limit – is there any way around this? By This Is Money Reporter Published: 07:46 GMT, 16 April 2019 | Updated: 15:40 GMT, 16 April 2019 I’ve recently received a generous lump sum of cash and … Read more

Mother-of-two, 28, reveals how a hug with her son saved her life after spotting a lump

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A mother-of-two has revealed how a hug with her son ended up saving her life after it revealed a cancerous lump on her breast. Emily Makin, from Wigan, lifted her arms to cuddle Harrison, now three, when she spotted a mass at the top of her right breast last summer. Initially thinking it was just … Read more