Call for new cancer law after tragic death of mother

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30 Mar 2025 • 9:37 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Chloe Hickman is campaigning for "Louise's Law," requiring mandatory second opinions on benign Cancer diagnoses within the NHS.
  • This follows the Death of her Mother, Louise Hickman, from ovarian Cancer, initially misdiagnosed as benign.
  • Current NHS guidelines allow patients to seek second opinions, but it's not legally required.
  • Louise's Law aims to make second opinions mandatory for benign diagnoses to prevent future misdiagnoses.
  • The petition has garnered significant support and highlights the need for improved patient safety measures within the NHS.

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