21-year-old died from cancer she thought was insect bite - Insider

A 20-year-old student died from a rare form of cancer after what she believed to be an insect bite on her shoulder turned out to be a tumor.

After numerous tests, during which time the lump grew quickly, she was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing's sarcoma in Spring 2021.

Early signs of Ewing's sarcoma include a dull or aching pain around the tumor, different to that caused by an injury.

There can also be noticeable swelling around the tumor that can be mistaken for other conditions such as blood clots, according to the charity.

Image courtesy of Cancer Research UK But the tumor began to grow rapidly once again after she stopped chemotherapy and had a break in treatment.

By early 2022, Patel was having breathing difficulties and scans revealed that the cancer had spread to her lungs.