Ashleigh Simrajh, 23, married Jason Hale just 11 days before losing her battle with cancer. The Gold Coast woman waged a high-profile legal battle against two doctors who failed to diagnose her cancer.
A young Gold Coast woman who waged a high-profile battle against melanoma has died at the age of 23.She first noticed a lump on her thigh three years agoAshleigh Simrajh launched legal action against two doctors who failed to diagnose her cancer.
Her husband, Jason Hale, whom she married just 11 days ago, paid tribute to his wife on social media. "You were so brave and strong and I know that you tried your absolute best fighting this battle," he wrote."I'm absolutely devastated and my heart is completely shattered."She first noticed a lump on her thigh three years ago, but by the time it was diagnosed, it was beyond treatment.Ashleigh Simrajh married Jason Hale on the Gold Coast earlier this month.
Lawyers acting on behalf of Ms Simrajh and her family launched legal action against two practitioners, seeking compensation for pain and suffering.Mr Hale fondly remembered their wedding day. "To have called you my wife meant the absolute world to me and I'm so grateful that the day happened.Before she died, Ms Simrajh urged others to get every lump checked
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