Wigan girl who was told blood cancer was growing pains given all-clear

Alessia, who urges people to trust their instincts, says she is 'overwhelmed' after the scan result.

By Rumeana Jahangir & Anna Jameson,A teenager who was initially told by a doctor her cancer symptoms were growing pains says she feels "overwhelmed" after being given the all-clear.

She found out about the all-clear earlier this week, having previously urged teenagers to get checked and trust their instincts. She plans to celebrate by spending time with loved ones and will model with her sister next week at a Manchester fashion show in aid of a women’s charity.She is also organising a ball next year in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, which she said “uplifted” her with support workers and put her in touch with other young people diagnosed with cancer.

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