Barber saved boy's life by telling him to 'get it checked out'

Barber saved boy's life by telling him to 'get it checked out'

A barber saved a teenager’s life by spotting a lump that turned out to be a rare cancer. Firat Davutoglu saw the lump on Owen Norgrove’s neck after he asked for a short back and sides. The barber advised the 17-year-old to “get it checked out” and the next week Owen went to his GP who referred him to a specialist.

Following a series of tests, Owen was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. He immediately started aggressive chemotherapy following his diagnosis last January.

Agricultural apprentice Owen, from Ludlow, Shropshire., is now in remission and is hoping to be given the all clear next June. M um Hayley, 45, said: “Owen had just gone for his normal haircut and Fi