Woman died of cancer after being told change in bowel habits was due to food intolerance

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Midland mum dies of cancer after initially being diagnosed with food intolerance - Birmingham Live

Maria Paszkiewicz, 76, was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in August 2023 - which spread to her liver - after she was initially told the change in her bowel habits were down to an intolerance

'Mum died after doctors said bowel changes were down to diet'

Daughter Anne-Marie is now running two marathons in a week in memory of her mum

Woman died of cancer after being told change in bowel habits was due to food intolerance

Daughter Anne-Marie is now running two marathons in a week in memory of her mum

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