'Mum noticed four warning signs of brain tumour in me – now part of my skull is gone'
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A former NBA cheerleader revealed that she owes her life to her mother's intuition. Victoria Vesce, a 31-year-old social media influencer, had been dismissing symptoms of a rare brain tumour as stress or fatigue until her mum urged her to seek medical attention.
Speaking to Reach PLC, Victoria shared: "My mum had an intuition that something wasn't right with me. She noticed I was more fatigued than usual, and my energy levels didn't match my normally vibrant personality.". She added: "There were subtle changes in my demeanour and appearance – things only a mother could spot. She kept urging me to see a doctor, even though I tried to downplay what I was feeling.
"She noticed I was more tired than usual, often looking flushed and not like myself. She saw that I was unsteady on my feet at times and struggling to hear clearly, especially in one ear.". Despite experiencing persistent headaches, dizziness and hearing issues, Victoria, from West Palm Beach, Florida, initially ignored these signs, attributing them to stress and tiredness due to her demanding career, travel and active lifestyle. However, her body was desperately signalling for help, reports Surrey Live.
Her mum's intuition potentially saved Victoria's life after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2017, which led to an excruciating surgery that required part of her skull to be removed. In addition to the surgery, she braved 30 sessions of experimental radiation treatment.
