student got a devastating diagnosis from his doctor when he felt "something was wrong" when he started sleeping after 18 hours a day.
In 2018, Tom Hunt was spending the summer before going to college traveling in Europe with his friends. After arriving in Budapest, the 18-year-old boy began to feel unwell, which he initially attributed to drinking too much and not getting enough sleep.
By the time he reached Prague, Tom's illness worsened and he decided to cut short his trip. He went home and immediately visited his GP, who prescribed him antibiotics for a suspected throat infection, reports Liverpool Echo.
However, on the train the teenager noticed a lump in his leg and was taken to the hospital for examination.
A blood test confirmed that the teenager was suffering from glandular fever, but also revealed possible leukemia. Tom was immediately referred to Manchester Royal Infirmary and by the end of the week was formally diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. I'm here. I got off as usual. I flew around Europe with my friends.
I thought I should stop drinking and get some more sleep, but in Prague I was very ill. I usually slept about 7-8 hours and was sleeping 18 hours. I knew something wasn't right.
"My throat was so sore that I couldn't eat anything. My lymph nodes were all over my neck, so I booked a flight home.
His Dad Is Us My local GP, so he saw me as soon as I got back in. He said it was just a throat infection and to take antibiotics and all should be fine. But while I was away, while sleeping on the train for about three hours, I crossed my legs and got a big lump.” I ran into a surgeon. Blood tests soon revealed he needed "two transfusions," Tom added. He told me to go to Manchester Royal Infirmary at once, as I had no immune system. "
Tom was hospitalized Wednesday night and by Friday was told he had leukemia before his death. He moved to Christie Hospital. From then until April 2019, Tom underwent a grueling regimen of blood and platelet transfusions and chemotherapy.
Four years later, Tom is doing what he loves The University of Manchester said this September, "Life is finally back to nothing. Mal." Diagnosed with cancer just a week after symptoms began, Tom encourages others to get tested as soon as possible if they feel something is wrong.
Symptoms of Leukemia
The six most common symptoms experienced by all leukemia patients are:
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Fever or night sweats
- Bruising or bleeding
- Bone or joint pain
- Recurrent infections
Leukemia symptoms is difficult to detect and can often be diagnosed, so it is advisable to contact your doctor as soon as possible.
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