Australian actress Alea O'Shea -- best known for her role inHome and Away --has been diagnosed with brain cancer.
The actress, 25, shared thedevastating news via social mediaonFriday,November28, saying, "This is a video I obviously thought I'd never have to make."
"I've recently been diagnosed with brain cancer," she explained. "It's been a crazy few weeks. I had a biopsy on mybirthday, and I've just been waiting for results in a bit of limbo."
She went on to explain that by being vulnerable about her diagnosis, she's hoping to live herlife"as normally as possible."
According to O'Shea, the first sign she noticed was a crookedsmile, adding, "It felt harder to talk."
After a couple of migraines and losing feeling in her fingers, wrist and toe, she sought medical attention. A brain scan helped reach her diagnosis.
"The good news is, where it is on my brain isn't gonna affect my personality. So I'm still gonna be as hilarious and have the gift of the yap," she added lightheartedly.
O'Shea revealed that she plans to undergo surgery and treatment.
Fans sent their love and well-wishes to the young star in the comments section of herTikTokpost.
"I'm so sorry. 🤍Fight it like hell girl," one follower wrote.
"You are seriously incredible for having the outlook you do on this, sending you every positive thought I can muster," another added.
"Not only the most incredible person but the strongest!!! Sending you so so much love and positivity," a third wrote.
O'Shea rose to fame while starring as Darcy Callahan in the Australian soap opera between 2011 and 2017. She's since gained a following on social media, where she shares fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content.
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