Ignore cancer signs for 1 year
Izzy Fl socialcher (currently 24 years old, from the United Kingdom), discovered Hodgkin lymphoma (a type of blood cancer) at the age of 23.At that time, she had just graduated from college, Express reported.
Izzy said that she had cancer symptoms before being diagnosed one year - when she was still a college student, but ignored it.When the symptoms got worse, she went to the doctor.
Izzy has now overcome cancer.She is sharing symptoms in the hope of encouraging others to go to the doctor.(Photo: Instagram @izzyfletcher15)
Currently, Izzy is sharing its symptoms through Tiktok in the hope of encouraging others to seek help if "something is wrong".
"Come see a family doctor if something is wrong," Izzy said."About 2,300 young people are diagnosed with cancer every year. I don't want to make anyone afraid, but knowing the symptoms and detecting anything seriously is very important."
After being diagnosed, Izzy spent a year of chemotherapy.Currently, she has no cancer cells in her body.
Izzy hair loss during chemotherapy.(Photo: Instagram @izzyfletcher15)
After that, Izzy's hair rises again.(Photo: Instagram @izzyfletcher15)
But this disease can be detected earlier if Izzy does not "ignore" some warning signs.
In one video, Izzy revealed the signs of cancer that I had experienced:
- Night sweating
- Always tired and exhausted
- Pain when drinking alcohol
- Randomly bruised
- There is a lump in the neck (after biopsy)
- Itching/rash everywhere, especially neck, arms and legs.
It was not until Izzy began to get a dry cough, unable to breathe due to a fierce cough, and she went to the doctor.
The young girl reminded: "It is important to know the symptoms to take care of yourself or help your friends if they have these symptoms. If you are worried, make an appointment to your doctor."
Izzy on a trip.(Photo: Instagram @izzyfletcher15)
After the treatment process, Izzy also sent a message to cancer patients.
"Looking forward to good things because they will come and you will appreciate them 10 times," she said.
Young girls often share their photos on social networks.(Photo: Instagram @izzyfletcher15)
What is Hodgkin lymphoma?
Hodgkin lymphoma is a rare cancer that develops in the lymphatic system.The most common symptom of the disease is painless swelling in lymph nodes, usually in the neck, armpits or groin.
According to the British National Health Service (NHS), other symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma are:
- Night sweating
- Unintended weight loss
- High fever
- Persistent cough or feeling of shortness of breath
- Persistent itching on the skin throughout the body.
Other symptoms will depend on the location of the lymph nodes that are enlarged in the body.For example, if the abdomen is affected, you may have abdominal pain or indigestion.
Some people with Hodgkin lymphoma have abnormal cells in the bone marrow when diagnosed.This can also lead to:
- Fatigue or persistent exhaustion
- High risk of infection
- Excessive bleeding - such as nosebleeds, menstrual periods and blood spots
- Sometimes, people with Hodgkin lymph nodes have pain in lymph nodes when drinking alcohol.
If you experience any symptoms, you should talk to your doctor.
(According to Express)