​Mom of three dies days after cancer diagnosis after two crucial signs were missed

Sian Ashcroft, a 35-year-old mother of three, died just 18 days after being diagnosed with terminal cholangiocarcinoma in January 2024. Despite initial misdiagnoses and being told she had months to live, her condition worsened rapidly. Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare bile duct cancer that often shows late symptoms, making early detection crucial for effective treatment.