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Jo White: It took 30 years before I got the treatment that I needed.

On the recordJune 15, 2026
It took 30 years before I got the treatment that I needed.
Said by
Jo White
Labour Party
Source
bbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Discussing her personal experience with endometriosis treatment delays.

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