The family of a woman who alleges her rare and aggressive cancer was twice overlooked by doctors is encouraging others to persist when they feel something isn't right. Lauren Carey, 30, is attempting to tick off her 'bucket list' after discovering her condition - squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder - is incurable .

Her sister Megan Carey, 28, is now urging those uncertain about their health diagnoses to seek a second, third or even fourth opinion - after Lauren was initially "dismissed".

She said: "The doctors could definitely have done better. They have been awful. Lauren wanted to complain, but it is not worth it now because it takes years and she won't be here to see the outcome. If something is not right with your body just push and push, don't let the doctors fob you off.

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