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James Holt & Nicola Croal

Teen diagnosed with cancer after rash appeared on his body as mum warns parents

A teenager was given a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis after a rash appeared on his body from his feet all the way up to his arms.

Harvey, who is autistic, was prescribed tablets to help him cope after he developed 'agonising' pains last month. The teen, who lives with his mum Jessica, dad Stuart and four siblings in Middleton was 'in agony' after the medicine did not ease his pain, which quickly escalated and left him struggling to walk properly.

His anxious parents said Harvey had always had a high pain threshold but they knew something was really wrong with his health, the MEN reports. They visited Oldham Hospital's A&E department on February 9 where Jessica said a doctor said Harvey's 'muscles were tight' after he 'felt his back'.

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