Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNick ForbesFriday 24 April 2026 02:32 BSTJessica underwent surgery on October 17 (Jude Pender)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.In full‘Medics saved my daughter’s life after removing brain tumour. Here are the symptoms to look out for’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in