A woman's friend was "so shocked" with her weight loss she told her she needed to see a doctor.
Sue Bennett, from Bootle, said she had dropped several dress sizes but didn't think much of it at the time. It was only when Sue's friend came round to see her and was shocked at the now 68-year-old's appearance that she decided to speak to a doctor.
The mum said during this period of her life she was also suffering from occasional vomiting, bleeding gums and was bruising more easily but at the time "didn't link them together". Initially Sue was treated for gallstones and told she may also have a rare form of arthritis, but then a referral to a haematologist brought the life-changing diagnosis.
