Woman who had six years of unnecessary chemotherapy to sue NHS

Samantha was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2014 (Picture: SWNS)

A mum is taking legal action against the NHS after spending six years undergoing gruelling chemotherapy she didn’t need.

Samantha Smith, 45, was diagnosed with a brain tumour and told she needed surgery, radiotherapy and long-term chemo under the care of University Hospital Coventry.

Despite guidelines saying patients should receive just six months of the drug, Samantha was kept on it for six-and-a-half years.