""I was sent to hospital straight away with a referral letter and was waiting for 16 hours," she says. "I had X-rays, bloods and all the usual checks done, and afterwards I was told that I was fine, that there was nothing to worry about, and that it was just viral. I went home happy, thinking that it would pass soon and that I was just being dramatic.""
"Orla Sweeney initially thought she had a bad cold that simply wouldn't shift - but she was left in shock when it emerged it was a tumour that required urgent surgery"
Orla Sweeney developed debilitating chest and lung symptoms in August 2024 and initially believed she had a persistent cold. Symptoms worsened from mild pains to more severe discomfort, prompting a visit to a doctor and an immediate hospital referral. A 16-hour hospital wait included X-rays, blood tests, and routine checks, after which clinicians attributed the condition to a viral infection and discharged her. Orla returned home expecting recovery, assuming her concerns were exaggerated. Subsequent medical findings revealed a tumour that necessitated urgent surgery, causing shock and a rapid change in treatment needs.
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