When Ray Nicholas noticed a bump on his stomach, he went to see his family doctor and was advised it was likely a hernia, and that there was no need for treatment.
A month later, in July 2015, he returned to the doctor, complaining of pain. He says he was told to keep rubbing and pushing it in to alleviate the discomfort.
No medication prescribed, no referral to a specialist.
A month after that, Nicholas needed life-saving surgery.
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