Mother-of-two sues HSE for alleged cervical cancer diagnosis delay

Vicky Phelan leaving the High Court in Dublin today after the first day of the hearing. (Pic: CourtPix.)

By Ann O'Loughlin

A 43-year old mother of two who has terminal cervical cancer has launched a High Court action after it emerged her smear test seven years ago which showed no abnormalities was later in a review found to be incorrect.