My week-long headache turned out to be a brain tumor — I had one unusual sign

When 27-year-old teacher Kimberley Baggley experienced a week-long headache, she thought it was a typical migraine. But the pain didn’t stop, and a strange tingling on one side of her face set off alarm bells. After multiple doctor visits and no answers, a terrifying seizure led to a hospital visit where CT and MRI scans revealed the unthinkable: a grade 3 brain tumor.

Kimberley underwent an urgent craniotomy to remove 95% of the tumor, but complications followed. An infection required a second surgery, and she developed sepsis. Despite these challenges, she’s endured 33 rounds of radiotherapy and chemotherapy with remarkable resilience.

Her diagnosis has deeply impacted her family, especially her husband, Luke, who has balanced work and caregiving for their young son. Now, Kimberley advocates for awareness, sharing her journey and raising funds to support brain tumor research. Her experience is a reminder that persistent symptoms can signal serious health issues, underscoring the importance of timely diagnosis and improved treatment.