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Calum Best opens up about mother’s cancer treatment and admits ‘we left it too late’

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Calum Best opens up on mother's cancer treatment as star laments they 'left it too late'
  • Calum Best has tearfully discussed his mother Angie's cancer treatment, revealing her diagnosis came "quite late".
  • His 73-year-old mother initially consulted a homeopath, who misdiagnosed her condition as Lyme disease.
  • Angie's health deteriorated despite taking various alternative remedies prescribed by the homeopath.
  • She subsequently saw a doctor who correctly diagnosed her with colon cancer.
  • Calum Best emphasised the critical importance of trusting medical professionals and their advice.
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