A University of Cambridge graduate who tragically passed away after refusing chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma told a court she was “anti-vax” and trusted her mum’s health advice, an inquest has revealed. Paloma Shemirani, 23, died at Royal Sussex County Hospital on July 24, 2024, reported BBC .

She had declined chemotherapy treatment and opted for alternative therapies instead. Her mother, Kay “Kate” Shemirani, is known for sharing COVID-19 conspiracy theories online , which came under scrutiny during the inquest at Oakwood House in Maidstone, Kent.

The inquest, which examined the appropriateness of Paloma’s care, revealed that she had written statements submitted to the family division of the High Court in Spring 2024. In these statements, Paloma explained her decision to refus

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