Leukaemia Care, a national blood cancer charity, is attempting to raise awareness
of the disease, as well as its signs and symptoms, as part of their Spot Leukaemia
campaign.
In 2015, 9,900 people were diagnosed with Leukaemia with blood cancer being the fifth most common cancer diagnosed in the UK today and is the third biggest cancer killer.
Leukaemia can be hard to spot because the signs and symptoms are common to other unrelated illnesses.
The six most common symptoms experienced by all leukaemia patients prior to diagnosis are fatigue, bruising or bleeding, bone/joint pain, fever or night sweats, sleeping problems and shortness of breath.
The charity is urging anyone who has concerns to visit their GP as early diagnosis saves lives and improves outcomes.
Leukaemia Care is giving away free magnets, pens and symptoms cards to raise
awareness of the types of leukaemia and to empower people to visit their GP if
they feel worried. They are also encouraging the public to take a new free leukaemia awareness course.
Symptoms cards and more information can be found at www.spotleukaemia.co.uk.