Jac Sexton, 19, died months after doctors misdiagnosed his terminal brain cancer as an ear infection, initially sending him home with antibiotics.

Left untreated, some conditions that cause ear pain can lead to hearing loss. But effective treatment can usually relieve discomfort and head off complications.

The cancer was on the brain stem ... The following day, Jac went to the doctor, where he was told he had an ear infection, thought to be a side effect of the glandular fever he had suffered ...

A teenager has died after doctors misdiagnosed his terminal cancer as an ear infection. In October 2024, Jac Sexton started experiencing severe headaches, double vision, slurred speech and ...