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22/01/2026
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22/01/2026
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WALKER, Emily Rose
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Emily Rose WALKER Died on the 6th January 2025 at the St Catherine's Hospice, Lostock Lane, Preston. Emily had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2024 and despite surgery and chemotherapy had suffered recurrence and spread of a highly aggressive cancer. Emily underwent a venting gastrostomy procedure on the 29th November 2024 with a view to symptom management but her liver was injured in the course of the process which resulted in an infection. Emily continued active treatment for the infection and symptomatic treatment which enabled her to attend her own wedding and spend Christmas at home with her family. She was placed on end of life care on the 30th December 2024. Emily's death was caused by her aggressive cancer. If she had not undergone the venting gastrostomy procedure, it is more likely than not that she would have died sooner than she did. However the procedure resulted in an infection which contributed to her death when it did occur.
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