Mum with Perfect Vision Gets Devastating Diagnosis After Eye Test
A routine eye test revealed a shocking cancer diagnosis for a mum who hadn’t had an eye check in 25 years
Hannah Quigley-McKie, Ocular Melanoma, Trafford, Cancer, GoFundMe
Stretford: A mum of two, Hannah Quigley-McKie, is facing a tough battle after a routine eye test turned her world upside down. She hadn’t had an eye check since she was 14, thinking her vision was perfect. But while shopping for her daughter’s birthday, she noticed some flashing in her sight and decided to get it checked out.
The opticians were concerned about a possible detached retina and quickly referred her to Manchester eye hospital. There, doctors found a large tumor behind her eye and diagnosed her with ocular melanoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. Just a week later, she had surgery to remove the tumor.
Her mum, Carole, shared how shocking it was, especially since it came just two months after losing her husband to cancer. Hannah’s family was already grieving, and this news hit them hard. The operation went well, but unfortunately, tests later showed the cancer had spread to her liver.
Doctors offered immunotherapy, but the prognosis wasn’t great—less than a year. Carole mentioned that Hannah seemed fit and healthy, which made it even more difficult to accept. They were desperate for more options and learned about a private treatment called chemo saturation, which isn’t available on the NHS.
This treatment is pricey, costing around £40,000 per round. Hannah and her husband managed to raise enough for the first round, but now they’re struggling to fund the second. Friends and family have set up a GoFundMe to help cover the costs.
The fundraising page describes Hannah as a loving mum and devoted wife, emphasizing how much she means to her family and friends. They’re hopeful that this treatment could extend her life and give her more precious time with her loved ones.
Every little bit helps, and the family is grateful for any support during this challenging time. They believe that with enough help, they can change the course of Hannah’s fight against cancer.