EC
Emma Cox
Activist
Chief executive of Endometriosis UK.
Notable Quotes
"A reliable, non-surgical diagnostic test was much needed and long-awaited."View Story →
"Availability of these new tests needs to go hand-in-hand with education of GPs and practice nurses to ensure prompt access to those that need them, and an end to pain and symptoms not being recognised."View Story →
"We see it in a lot of women because they're led to believe that it's normal - nobody discusses the level of pain."View Story →
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