A boy studying for GCSE exams thought feeling unwell was down to revision stress. It turned out to be Hodgkin lymphoma which is a form of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system and then spreads throughout the body.
His family initially grew worried when student Alfie Connell, discovered a 'ping pong ball' sized lump in his neck. Parents Antoinette and Ashley took him to a walk-in centre, who were then told to seek medical assistance from their GP the next day.
The doctor's surgery then referred Alfie, who was originally from Bootle, but who now lives in Walton, to Alder Hey for further tests. The cancer diagnosis stunned Alfie's family who have rallied round the 'amazing' teen to provide a solid support network when he undergoes chemotherapy, reports the ECHO.
