Bradford woman, 22, speaks about her battle with cancer

Last month, scans revealed a large tumour had developed on the brain of 22-year-old Bridie Wilson.

It came after months of worsening headaches, dizziness and vomiting for the student nurse from Daisy Hill.

Bridie is a student nurse (Image: Google)

"The diagnosis itself felt like the world was closing in on me," Bridie said.

"I had a four-day wait for an MRI scan which seemed like forever. It was then that they confirmed it was cancer.

"I had known there was something wrong, but nothing can ever prepare you for hearing that word and the immediate thought of dying was truly terrifying.

"At 22, I felt like my life was slowly being taken away from me."

Bridie is set to start a six-week course of radiotherapy at Manchester's Christie Hospital on November 1 followed by an eight-month course of chemotherapy. 

She is only 22 years old (Image: Google)

She said: "The diagnosis feels like my whole life is on hold. I have stopped working, and have deferred my final year of nursing studies.

"The treatment is curative and we are all hoping that I will be one of the lucky ones able to continue with my life.

"The first 13 radiotherapy treatments will target my whole brain and spine. The remaining 17 treatments will target the area of the tumour."

Bridie leaving the LGI after her treatment (Image: Google)

Bridie initially took a trip to Bradford Royal Infirmary's A&E department on September 17.

A CT scan showed a 3.5-4cm mass was at the back of her brain.

On September 22, Bridie had an 11-hour operation to remove the tumour at Leeds General Infirmary.

Thankfully, the operation was a success leaving only about 2mm of tumour and the tumour bed behind. 

On October 4, she was wheeled out of the hospital doors and able to finally go home to continue her recovery.

Bridie thanks her partner Harry for always being there for her in these tough times.

"Without him, I wouldn’t have taken the trip to the hospital," she added.

"He has been at my side and is a light throughout the darkest journey."

Partner Harry has been by her side all the way (Image: Google)

Bridie is determined to not let the cancer control when she is going to lose her hair.

She has decided, with Harry, to shave her head to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support this Friday.

Bridie added: "Three weeks into treatment, I will lose all of my hair.

"This seems such a small thing in comparison to the bigger picture but in reality, it’s an awful thought.

"So, rather than having no control over this and having it all be on cancer’s terms, I have decided to shave my head."

So far, she has raised an amazing £2,720. If you would like to donate, click here.