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Former Home and Away Actor Alea O’Shea Reveals Left-Side Paralysis During Brain Cancer Treatment

Her social-media updates focus on hair loss, with a flexible work routine during therapy.

Overview

  • O’Shea, 25, disclosed that recent treatment has caused paralysis in her left arm and a significant loss of movement on her left side.
  • She has undergone brain surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy since her diagnosis roughly two months ago.
  • Videos shared with followers show her hair-loss journey, including family assistance with grooming due to reduced mobility.
  • She first noticed an uneven smile and speech difficulty, followed by numbness in fingers, wrist and toe, leading to scans and a biopsy on her birthday that confirmed brain cancer.
  • She says she is taking each day as it comes, expressing gratitude for support and continuing to work within her energy limits while documenting her experience.