Emily Cable, a mother from Essex, has spoken out about the harrowing experience she faced when her three-year-old son, Frank, was misdiagnosed with infections three times before being finally rushed to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. Frank, who first showed symptoms of fatigue and irritability in April 2024 at the age of one, was initially treated by a private GP who incorrectly attributed his symptoms to a chest infection and prescribed antibiotics.

Despite receiving treatment, Frank's health continued to decline, leading to more severe symptoms, including vomiting and extreme lethargy. Concerned for their son's well-being, Emily and her husband, Josh, took him to their local GP on two additional occasions, where both times doctors dismissed the possibility of anything serious and attributed his symptoms to a viral infection. Tragically, after the third visit, Frank suffered a massive seizure, which prompted Emily to rush him to Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford.

Once in the hospital, it became evident that Frank suffered from a rare brain tumor, marking a stark contrast to the repeated misdiagnoses he had experienced. This case highlights significant issues in pediatric healthcare, particularly the challenges GPs face in recognizing serious conditions in young children, and raises questions about the need for better diagnostic training and resources for general practitioners.