By Abbie Bray

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BBC Breakfast’s Jon Kay delivered some heartbreaking news on Tuesday whilst discussing 27-year-old Jessica Brady, who tragically died from cancer just weeks following her diagnosis. Opening the segment, Jon revealed: “GPs in England are being urged to think again if they’re struggling to diagnose a patient after three appointments. “It’s part of new NHS guidance called Jess’s Rule, named after 27-year-old Jessica Brady, who died from stage four cancer after contacting her doctor more than 20 times to try to get a diagnosis.” Following a clip featuring Jessica, Jon continued: “Our health correspondent Dominic Hughes has more.” He revealed: “Jessica Brady was a talented engineer at Airbus involved in the design of satellites,” reports the Express . The footage then featured Jessica speaking about her career before her passing: “The first thing that struck me here when I came to Airbus was just how many women are in STEM and all around, and how inspiring they are.” Discussing Jess’s diagnosis, the BBC Breakfast presenter explained: “But in the summer of 2020, Jessica began to feel unwell. “Over the course of more than 20 GP appointments, she was told her symptoms were related to long COVID and that she was too young for cancer. “Finally, a private specialist diagnosed stage four cancer, but by this time, it was too late. Jessica died just three weeks later at the age of 27.” Dominic continued, “Since the loss of her daughter, Jessica’s mum, Andrea, has been campaigning to improve GPs’ awareness and the diagnosis of cancer. So for her, the introduction of Jess’s Rule is a big step forward.” He further explained the potential impact of Jess’s Rule, stating, “Under Jess’s Rule, GPs will be asked to think again if, after three appointments, they haven’t been able to offer a firm diagnosis or the patient’s symptoms have escalated. “That might mean arranging a face-to-face consultation, a thorough physical examination, or more diagnostic tests. “GPs will also be encouraged to seek second opinions from colleagues, review patient records, and consider specialist referrals. The hope is that Jess’s Rule will save lives and help catch serious conditions earlier, particularly in young people.” He concluded by saying, “Jessica Brady missed out on the care she needed with devastating consequences, and while many GPs already operate a similar approach to Jess’s Rule, it’s hoped this new scheme will mean everyone, no matter their age or background, gets the right treatment when they need it.” BBC Breakfast is broadcast daily at 6am on BBC One.