Paige Carter, a 25-year-old mother from Milton Keynes, has experienced a devastating health crisis after being misdiagnosed with migraines. Despite visiting her GP three times due to severe head pressure, she was told her symptoms were probably caused by severe headaches or a reaction to her contraceptive implant. Tragically, her health took a turn for the worse when an optometrist discovered inflammation in her optic nerve, leading to further medical investigation.

In January, after undergoing an MRI scan, Paige was diagnosed with a grade-four glioma, a terminal form of brain cancer, with doctors estimating that she has only 18 months to live. This news has shattered her family, prompting a shift in Paige's outlook on her illness. She is now determined to cherish every moment with her young daughter, Willow, who is approaching her second birthday, opting to see her diagnosis as 'life-limiting' instead of terminal.

Paige, who works as a healthcare assistant in a paediatric emergency department, is focused on creating lasting memories with her daughter and seeking ways to bring awareness to the importance of proper diagnoses. Her story highlights not only the emotional toll of such diagnoses but also the critical need for timely and accurate medical evaluations, especially in cases resembling severe headaches or migraines.