A terminal cancer patient has just been on the internet to warn others not to make mistakes like themselves.
Fahad Khan, diagnosed with a type of blood cancer called lymphoma (lymphoma) in 2020. At that time, he was only 29 years old.
Fahad said cancer could be detected earlier if he "listened" to his body.
Sharing with 19,500 followers on Tiktok, Fahad listed some alert symptoms that he was originally ignored.These symptoms include tachycardia (about 120 times/minute), fatigue and anorexia.
Fahad Khan shared about his cancer detection.(Photo cut from clip)
Fahad explained: "I made a serious mistake before being diagnosed with cancer. Don't make the same mistake, because of this mistake, I have received a diagnosis in the fourth stage."
"I was able to be diagnosed in the first or two phase and this would help me have a better treatment plan."
"The mistake I am talking about here is not listening to my body and blaming other things."
The young man continued to explain: "My heart rate is really high in about a year before being diagnosed, I feel tired, I eat not delicious and I blame other things."
"I think we tend to ignore health problems because they are afraid to go to the doctor. But remember that this can save your life."
Fahad revealed that he only went to see a doctor when the symptoms became "unable to bear".
"And this is why I discovered my cancer in the fourth stage instead of earlier," he said.
"Unfortunately, this is something that can happen to anyone. I never think I will be diagnosed with a four -stage cancer at the age of 29, but go to the doctor if you have any doubts."
Currently, Fahad is raising money to be able to perform stem cell transplants to treat his cancer.
According to Lymphoma UK charity, the common signs of lymphoma cancer include:
- Swelling in the neck, armpits or groin, or anywhere with lymphadenopathy - Usually this swelling does not hurt
- Extremely tired - The fatigue does not disappear even after resting or sleeping
- Chest pain, cough or shortness of breath if swelling in the chest
- Feeling uncomfortable, bloating or nausea due to swelling in the abdomen
- Itching spread or itching in one place
- Bone pain if the disease affects the bone marrow
- Rashes or lumps on the skin
- Infection often or prolonged
- Unusual bleeding or bruising due to low platelets.
If you experience any unknown symptoms, you should talk to your doctor.
(According to Express)