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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Boxer dies at 25 after battling with doctors for months over diagnosis
British boxer Georgia O'Connor fought to the very end, ultimately losing her battle with a 'rare and aggressive' form of cancer that she said doctors ignored for months. She was 25 years old. O'Connor, a medal-winning boxer from Durham, England, shared her diagnosis earlier this year while tearing into the English medical system (NHS) and the doctors who overlooked her concerns. In an Instagram post, she shared that she had been diagnosed with cancer after weeks of debilitating pain, and claimed her concerns went ignored by doctors for four months. 'For 17 weeks since the start of October, I've been in constant pain, going back and forth between Durham and Newcastle RVI A&E knowing deep down something was seriously wrong,' O'Connor wrote on Jan. 31. 'I said from the start I felt it was cancer. I KNEW the risks. I have colitis and PSC, two diseases that dramatically increase the chances of getting it. I KNOW how high my risk is and they do too. They always did. 'But not one doctor f***ing listened to me. Not one doctor took me seriously. Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in agony. Instead, they dismissed me. They gaslit me, told me it was nothing, made me feel like I was overreacting. They refused to scan me. They refused to investigate. They REFUSED to listen. One even told me that it's 'all in my head.' And now? Now the cancer has spread.' 'And if that wasn't enough, throughout this whole time there's been BLOOD CLOTS all over my lungs. That ALONE could have killed me instantly. 'They could have done something before it got to this stage. But they didn't. Because this is the state of the NHS — a broken system that fails young people like me over and over again. A system that makes people suffer, that sends them home in agony, that lets cancer spread whilst the thick, stupid, mindless 'doctors' shrug their shoulders.' In the post, she vowed to win her battle with cancer before firing more shots at those who let her down. 'F*** the doctors who failed me,' she wrote. 'F*** the system that let this happen.' Manny Pacquiao returning to the ring after losing Philippines senatorial race Jake Paul engaged to Olympic speed skater Jutta Leerdam O'Connor's death comes less than two weeks after she had married her partner, Adriano. The fighter had shared a snap from their special day, showing off their wedding rings. ''09.05.2025. The day I married the love of my life,' O'Connor captioned the Instagram photo, which would be her final post on the social media platform. In past Instagram posts, she praised Adriano for his love and support throughout her battle with cancer. 'From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer, Adriano didn't hesitate. He quit his job without a second thought and made it his mission to fight this battle alongside me. Not just by my side, but leading the charge, doing everything in his power to save me,' she wrote on Feb. 3. 'Adriano, you are my superhero. My warrior, my protector, my soulmate. I have no words strong enough to explain what you mean to me; how much I love you, how much I thank you, how much I need you. You are my safe place. My home. I could search the world a thousand times over and never find another man like you. 'Everything we've been through, we go through together. Every fight, every battle, every victory. We take it all, hand in hand. And we will win. My real-life prince. My reason. My forever.' During her amateur in-ring career, O'Connor won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017 as well as a silver at the 2017 World Youth Championships and a bronze at the tournament in 2018. She turned pro in 2021 and went undefeated in three fights, with her final bout coming in October 2022. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Georgia O'Connor, U.K. boxer, dies at 25 after saying doctors 'gaslit' her on cancer concerns for months
British professional boxer Georgia O'Connor has died aged 25, her promotion company BOXXER said on Thursday. "We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O'Connor," BOXXER said in a statement on X. "A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon." O'Connor's death comes months after the British boxer shared with fans that she was suffering from cancer. "For 17 weeks since the start of October, I've been in constant pain, going back and forth between Durham and Newcastle RVI A&E knowing deep down something was seriously wrong,' O'Connor wrote. "I said from the start I felt it was cancer. I KNEW the risks. I have colitis and PSC, two diseases that dramatically increase the chances of getting it. I KNOW how high my risk is and they do too. They always did." O'Connor, who was from Durham, England, did not share what type of cancer she was suffering from. In the same January Instagram post, she also accused doctors of taking her concerns seriously. "Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in they dismissed me. They gaslit me, told me it was nothing, made me feel like I was overreacting," she wrote. "They refused to scan me. They refused to investigate. They REFUSED to listen." In February, the 25 year old also shared on Instagram that she suffered from a miscarriage. 'The last few months have been a rollercoaster,' O'Connor wrote. 'I've been pregnant with a beautiful baby, suffered a miscarriage, then got diagnosed with 'incurable' cancer. But I still feel on top of the world!' Last week, the boxer shared with 40,000 Instagram followers that she got married earlier this month. She posted an image of her holding her husband's hand and wrote: '09.05.2025. The day I married the love of my life." In a separate Instagram post from February, O'Connor said that her then-boyfriend quit his job to support her through cancer. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Boxer dies at 25 after battling with doctors for months over diagnosis
British boxer Georgia O'Connor fought to the very end, ultimately losing her battle with a 'rare and aggressive' form of cancer that she said doctors ignored for months. She was 25 years old. O'Connor, a medal-winning boxer from Durham, England, shared her diagnosis earlier this year while tearing into the English medical system (NHS) and the doctors who overlooked her concerns. In an Instagram post, she shared that she had been diagnosed with cancer after weeks of debilitating pain, and claimed her concerns went ignored by doctors for four months. 'For 17 weeks since the start of October, I've been in constant pain, going back and forth between Durham and Newcastle RVI A&E knowing deep down something was seriously wrong,' O'Connor wrote on Jan. 31. 'I said from the start I felt it was cancer. I KNEW the risks. I have colitis and PSC, two diseases that dramatically increase the chances of getting it. I KNOW how high my risk is and they do too. They always did. 'But not one doctor f***ing listened to me. Not one doctor took me seriously. Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in agony. Instead, they dismissed me. They gaslit me, told me it was nothing, made me feel like I was overreacting. They refused to scan me. They refused to investigate. They REFUSED to listen. One even told me that it's 'all in my head.' And now? Now the cancer has spread.' 'And if that wasn't enough, throughout this whole time there's been BLOOD CLOTS all over my lungs. That ALONE could have killed me instantly. 'They could have done something before it got to this stage. But they didn't. Because this is the state of the NHS — a broken system that fails young people like me over and over again. A system that makes people suffer, that sends them home in agony, that lets cancer spread whilst the thick, stupid, mindless 'doctors' shrug their shoulders.' In the post, she vowed to win her battle with cancer before firing more shots at those who let her down. 'F*** the doctors who failed me,' she wrote. 'F*** the system that let this happen.' Manny Pacquiao returning to the ring after losing Philippines senatorial race Jake Paul engaged to Olympic speed skater Jutta Leerdam O'Connor's death comes less than two weeks after she had married her partner, Adriano. The fighter had shared a snap from their special day, showing off their wedding rings. ''09.05.2025. The day I married the love of my life,' O'Connor captioned the Instagram photo, which would be her final post on the social media platform. In past Instagram posts, she praised Adriano for his love and support throughout her battle with cancer. 'From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer, Adriano didn't hesitate. He quit his job without a second thought and made it his mission to fight this battle alongside me. Not just by my side, but leading the charge, doing everything in his power to save me,' she wrote on Feb. 3. 'Adriano, you are my superhero. My warrior, my protector, my soulmate. I have no words strong enough to explain what you mean to me; how much I love you, how much I thank you, how much I need you. You are my safe place. My home. I could search the world a thousand times over and never find another man like you. 'Everything we've been through, we go through together. Every fight, every battle, every victory. We take it all, hand in hand. And we will win. My real-life prince. My reason. My forever.' During her amateur in-ring career, O'Connor won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017 as well as a silver at the 2017 World Youth Championships and a bronze at the tournament in 2018. She turned pro in 2021 and went undefeated in three fights, with her final bout coming in October 2022. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis.
NBC News
23-05-2025
- Health
- NBC News
Georgia O'Connor, U.K. boxer, dies at 25 after saying doctors 'gaslit' her on cancer concerns for months
British professional boxer Georgia O'Connor has died aged 25, her promotion company BOXXER said on Thursday. "We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O'Connor," BOXXER said in a statement on X. "A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon." O'Connor's death comes months after the British boxer shared with fans that she was suffering from cancer. "For 17 weeks since the start of October, I've been in constant pain, going back and forth between Durham and Newcastle RVI A&E knowing deep down something was seriously wrong,' O'Connor wrote. "I said from the start I felt it was cancer. I KNEW the risks. I have colitis and PSC, two diseases that dramatically increase the chances of getting it. I KNOW how high my risk is and they do too. They always did." O'Connor, who was from Durham, England, did not share what type of cancer she was suffering from. In the same January Instagram post, she also accused doctors of taking her concerns seriously. "Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in they dismissed me. They gaslit me, told me it was nothing, made me feel like I was overreacting," she wrote. "They refused to scan me. They refused to investigate. They REFUSED to listen." In February, the 25 year old also shared on Instagram that she suffered from a miscarriage. 'The last few months have been a rollercoaster,' O'Connor wrote. 'I've been pregnant with a beautiful baby, suffered a miscarriage, then got diagnosed with 'incurable' cancer. But I still feel on top of the world!' Last week, the boxer shared with 40,000 Instagram followers that she got married earlier this month. She posted an image of her holding her husband's hand and wrote: '09.05.2025. The day I married the love of my life." In a separate Instagram post from February, O'Connor said that her then-boyfriend quit his job to support her through cancer.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Georgia O'Connor cause of death: How did the 25-year-old British boxing star die?
Georgia O'Connor, a promising British boxer, tragically passed away on May 22. She was known for her undefeated record in professional boxing and her remarkable achievements in amateur sports. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Georgia's death was confirmed by Boxxer. 'My heart goes out to Georgia's parents and partner, who I know did everything they could tirelessly and are going through so much right now,' Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom said. Georgia was only 25. Struggle with health issues: Georgia O'Connor has died following a battle with cancer. The 25-year-old repeatedly claimed she was overlooked by doctors for months. In early 2025, O'Connor was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, a condition that rapidly progressed despite her previous health challenges. Earlier in her life, she had battled ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, which she openly discussed to raise awareness. Her diagnosis came after a prolonged period of misdiagnosis and delayed treatment, during which she experienced severe symptoms and sought medical attention multiple times. In a social media post, O'Connor had expressed her frustration with the healthcare system, recalling how her concerns were initially dismissed by medical professionals. 'For 17 weeks since the start of October, I've been in constant pain, going back and forth between Durham and Newcastle RVI A&E knowing deep down something was seriously wrong,' she had written in a post dated 31 January. She added, 'I said from the start I felt it was cancer. I KNEW the risks. I have colitis and PSC, two diseases that dramatically increase the chances of getting it. I KNOW how high my risk is and they do too. They always did.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Georgia continued, 'But not one doctor f**k**g listened to me. Not one doctor took me seriously. Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in agony… They gaslit me, told me it was nothing… One even told me that it's 'all in my head.' And now? Now the cancer has spread.' What cancer was Georgia suffering from? Although Georgia was pretty open about her health struggles and her cancer journey, she did not disclose what cancer she was suffering from. The 25-year-old only had mentioned that her cancer was 'incurable.' On top of that, Georgia had shared the news of her pregnancy and the miscarriage as well. Despite her struggles, the British boxing star tried to stay hopeful. She had shared in a post in February, 'The last few months have been a rollercoaster. I've been pregnant with a beautiful baby, suffered a miscarriage, then got diagnosed with 'incurable' cancer. But I still feel on top of the world!' She married her partner, Adriano Cardinali, on May 9, calling it 'the best day of my life,' even as her health rapidly declined. Only two weeks after her wedding, she passed away. British Boxer Georgia O'Connor Dies 2 Weeks After Wedding
