"Misdiagnosed Growing Pains Turn Out to Be Hodgkin Lymphoma"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
A 16-year-old girl named Alessia from Wigan, who was initially told her cancer symptoms were "growing pains," urges young people to trust their instincts and be persistent with doctors. Diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma, Alessia emphasizes the importance of getting checked and shares her journey of coping with the disease, including the support she received from the Teenage Cancer Trust. She also highlights the need for better cancer detection and treatment for young people.