The death of 17-year-old Isla Sneddon has left her family and community reeling, but her parents are now determined to turn their grief into action. Isla, from the Scottish town of Airide, first sought medical attention for chest pains and a lump in her breast at the age of 15, but her concerns were dismissed as anxiety. Two years later, she died from cancer, leaving her family campaigning for changes to the way suspected pediatric cancer cases are handled.
Early Symptoms and Medical Dismissal
In July 2022, Isla Sneddon began experiencing persistent chest pains accompanied by a painful lump. Concerned, she visited her local doctor, but her symptoms were attributed to normal hormonal changes and anxiety. Despite her discomfort, she and her parents, Michelle and Mark Sneddon, were reassured that nothing serious was occurring.
