‘Super fit’ mum, 43, died after doctors dismissed her tummy troubles as ‘food intolerances and IBS’

A FIT and healthy mum was told by doctors her persistent tummy problems were caused by a food intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome.

But two years later, Emma King’s symptoms became impossible to ignore, and a CT Scan “heartbreakingly” revealed incurable cancer.

Hayley PenfoldEmma King was described as a “fitness fanatic” – a regular at running clubs and sports classes[/caption] Hayley PenfoldBut at the age of 40 she started experiencing some worrying symptoms, which led...