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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nick Forbes

Four-year-old girl learns to walk and speak again after life-saving brain tumour surgery

  • Four-year-old Jessica Macrae from Bearsden underwent critical surgery at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children after a brain tumour was discovered.
  • Her parents noticed worrying changes, including headaches, sickness and balance issues, leading to the diagnosis of a mass at the back of her brain.
  • Following surgery, Jessica faced severe challenges, unable to move, speak, or eat, necessitating a feeding tube and full assistance.
  • She then underwent an intensive 12-week neuro-rehabilitation programme, including daily physiotherapy, to regain basic motor skills and speech.
  • Jessica has made a remarkable recovery, now able to speak, eat independently and walk with improved stability, with her parents expressing immense gratitude to the medical teams.

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