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I thought I was too young to have cancer, so I ignored a lump for weeks

  • Posted on August 9, 2026
  • By The Times
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  • 1 min read
In brief

A prominent Labour MP shares her personal cancer diagnosis journey, revealing how age bias led her to delay seeking medical attention for a suspicious lump. Initially dismissing the symptom as a harmless cyst, she later realized the importance of prompt medical evaluation regardless of age. Her candid account serves as a powerful reminder that cancer can affect individuals at any life stage, and early detection through immediate professional assessment significantly improves treatment outcomes and survival rates.

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I thought I was too young to have cancer, so I ignored a lump for weeks
I thought I was too young to have cancer, so I ignored a lump for weeks

The Labour MP Claire Hughes says she was ‘stupid’ in assuming she had a benign cyst. She hopes her experience will encourage others to seek medical advice quickly
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