War veteran Edward Denmark, knew something wasn't right despite being told by doctors his initial symptoms were caused by trauma he endured during the Falklands WarDad told bone cancer symptoms were all in his head for three years before diagnosisA dad who said his skin felt like it was "on fire" said he was told it was "all in his head". After three years, he was finally diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer. Edward told the LiverpoolEcho : “It came as a shock because I didn't know anyone in my family with it. Image: Liverpool ECHO) Liverpool ECHO)Speaking now during Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Edward said he had just started his 16th round of chemo. He said: "Since being told I have cancer, I have written two books and I am dedicated to helping our Argentinian veterans get the recognition they deserve.

Source: Daily Mirror September 13, 2021 10:30 UTC