That is one of the reasons myeloma can be difficult to identify. Its symptoms can be vague and may resemble common problems. According to the NHS, warning signs can include persistent bone pain, particularly in the back, hips, shoulders or ribs, unexplained fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, recurrent infections, weight loss and increased thirst or urination. Importantly, having these symptoms does not mean a person has myeloma. Many have much more common causes. But persistent or unexplained symptoms should be discussed with a doctor, particularly when several symptoms occur together. Fox underwent surgery to remove the tumour, with a titanium mesh implant used to repair the damaged section of her skull. She subsequently underwent chemotherapy and a stem-cell transplant and now takes daily medication to keep the cancer under control.
