MEMBERS of the public in Tavistock are being encouraged to learn the symptoms of leukaemia during Blood Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) which takes place throughout September.

Leukaemia Care, a national blood cancer charity, is attempting to raise awareness of the disease, as well as its signs and symptoms, as part of their #SpotLeukaemia campaign.

Leukaemia can be hard to spot because the signs and symptoms are common to other unrelated illnesses. The six most common symptoms experienced by all leukaemia patients prior to diagnosis are: fatigue, bruising or bleeding, bone/joint pain, fever or night sweats. sleeping problems and shortness of breath.

Leukaemia Care is giving away free symptoms cards in Tavistock this month to raise awareness of the types of leukaemia and to empower people to visit their GP if they feel worried.