Overview
- Isla Sneddon found a breast lump at 15 and was told it was likely hormonal, and her parents say a biopsy referral at 17 was downgraded because of her age.
- In summer 2024 she became seriously ill, spent about ten weeks in hospitals across Scotland, and was diagnosed before being transferred to the Beatson cancer centre.
- Clinicians told the family the disease had spread to her lungs, heart and lymph nodes and gave a prognosis of six months to a year.
- She underwent chemotherapy and died in March last year at age 17, and her parents have since launched a campaign for 'Isla’s Law'.
- Their petition has more than 35,000 signatures, NHS Lanarkshire says care followed expected pathways, and officials highlight August 6 referral guideline updates for children and young people as the family prepares to meet Health Secretary Neil Gray next month.