Though feeling tired and suffering from a barrage of headaches might feel “normal,” Dr Kaywaan Khan, a GP at Harley Street’s Hannah London , previously told HuffPost UK that they’re usually worth investigating.

Certain easily dismissed signs of ill health, Tim Woodman , Medical Director for Policy and Cancer Services at Bupa UK , agrees, shouldn’t be skipped over.

“Some early signs of lymphoma aren’t widely known and can affect different parts of the body,” Dr Woodman said.

This includes “chest pain, pressure, breathlessness or a persistent cough,” as well as abdominal pain, bloating, or feelings of fullness without eating.

Here, we asked Dr Woodman which symptoms he’d never ignore, whether cancer-related or not.

1) Swellings anywhere in your body without pain

“If you spot an

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