What symptoms did Izzy Darnes initially mistake for hay fever?

Izzy Darnes initially mistook her symptoms of fatigue, a skin rash, and bruising for hay fever and clumsiness.

What type of cancer was Izzy Darnes diagnosed with?

Izzy Darnes was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a type of blood cancer.

What is Izzy Darnes doing to support others after her diagnosis?

Izzy Darnes is fundraising for The Children and Young People's Cancer Association and raising awareness about cancer in young people.

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Young Woman's Cancer Misdiagnosed as Hay Fever

2 Feb

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Summary

A 21-year-old woman was diagnosed with blood cancer.
She initially mistook her symptoms like fatigue and rash for hay fever.
She has since undergone chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments.

Young Woman's Cancer Misdiagnosed as Hay Fever

Izzy Darnes, a 21-year-old from Narborough, Leicestershire, received a life-altering diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in June of last year, after initially attributing her symptoms to common illnesses. She experienced fatigue for about a week and noticed a rash and bruising, which she believed were due to hay fever and clumsiness while redecorating.

Her condition deteriorated over a weekend, prompting her to seek medical help. After being seen by a GP, she was referred to Leicester Royal Infirmary, where further tests confirmed her blood cancer diagnosis. Despite her young age, she never suspected cancer.