'We thought our son's symptoms were typical teenage changes but it was much worse'

Fred Bennett was just 13 when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) - his mum Louise is now urging parents to be aware of childhood leukaemia symptoms and teenage leukaemia warning signs

Mum Louise Bennett wants more parents to be aware08:08, 18 Aug 2026A boy died aged just 14 after his family initially thought his tiredness and lack of appetite were down to "typical teenage changes".‌Louise Bennett, 50, is urging parents to be aware of the symptoms of childhood cancer after tragically losing her son F