Molly Gilmore, 19, of Twickenham, had her middle finger and part of her hand withdrawn at the age of 12 after the doctors repeatedly rejected a persistent lump in her hand like a Harlet cyst.
It was subsequently discovered that the bulge was an extremely strange form of cancer called clear cell sarcoma.
Molly was told for more than a year that the bulge in her hand was just a cyst.
She said: “I play a lot of Netball, so I was used to packages and blows in my hands.
“But this bulge was much bigger and uncomfortable, and I couldn’t hold a pen, so I went to see a header.
“They told me it was ganglion, and it would be fine.”
Six months later, the bulge was still there.
He returned to his GP, but again it was to tolerate that he was ganglion.
He spent more time and, after another GP visit, Molly was sent for ultrasound scan.
Five months later, it was reserved for a duration of the operation that the bulge, which was full of liquid, was drained.
A biopsy was also tasks.
Then, after more tests, Medicens told Molly that they still didn’t know what it was.
It was in 2017, after having spent more months, that Molly, 12, was contacted by University College Hospital in London and told the appointment the next day; Then the pump information that had clear sarcoma cancer was received.
Clear cell sarcoma is a very strange cancer that can occur anywhere in the body.
There is an average of only 12 cases diagnosed every year in England.
Molly had an operation to remove her middle finger and part of her hand.
She said: “I am very angry about the delay in the diagnosis.
“I felt that I had fallen on my leg.
“I’m still a little angry about that.
“If bone had been diagnosed before, maybe I wouldn’t have had to lose your finger, knuckle and bone in your hand.”
Years later, Molly’s health is fine, he thought he still has annual scan to ensure that his cancer has not returned.
Molly, who works for IBM, will direct the London Marathon on April 27 for Charity Sarcomoma UK.
To donate Molly, go to Justgiving.com/page/Molly-Alexandra1720862014023.
His mother Katie, a pediatric nurse, has participated in the 26 -mile career in the past for the beneficial organization, which provided support and information to the time of need of the Molly family.
“This marathon is not just about physical resistance; it is a sincere tribute to the organization and the incredible heroes that supported me in my most difficult moments and continue to help those who face sarcoma.
“It is for all those who have with this trip and for those who are no longer with us; their memory, courage and spirit take me with each step.”
Kerry Reeves-Kneip, director of fundraising and communications at Sarcomoma UK, said: “We are incredible moved by Molly’s commitment to direct the London marathon for UK Sarcoma.
“Its history highlights the devastating impact of delayed diagnosis, which unfortunately is too common with rare canes such as clear cell sarcoma.
“With only about 12 cases diagnosed annually in England, these cancers have significant diagnostic challenges for medical professionals.
“The trip that Molly endured before receiving its correct diagnosis underlines the urgent need for better consciousness and diagnostic tools.
“Each pound collected through notable efforts such as Molly’s helps us to invest in a vital investigation to ensure that foreign cans are quickly and correctly identified, potentially avoiding future patients losing limbs or worse.
“Molly’s courage by turning her personal tragedy into positive action will help save lives.”
