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Kelly-Ann Mills

BBC Asian Network star only realised he had cancer after fans spotted tell-tale sign

A singer and music producer who only realised he was seriously ill thanks to his fans spotting a tell-tale sign on his social media, is warning others to speak up and seek help.

Nish Syed, who was performing around the world with his unique mix of music influenced by his birthplace in the UK and his family's heritage in Bangladesh, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in November 2020.

In the weeks before the 29 year old's diagnosis some of his loyal fans had messaged him online concerned about his dramatic weight loss.

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