Just four days before her 21st birthday, Kayla Smith faced a life-altering moment that would change not only her health but the trajectory of her career.
In February 2020, while pursuing her third year in occupational therapy studies, Kayla underwent major surgery to remove two brain tumours. Now, 26, she reflects on the challenging yet transformative journey of recovery that followed.
After undergoing a craniotomy at Netcare Milpark Hospital, she faced the monumental task of rehabilitation. The surgery itself was successful, but the road to recovery demanded every ounce of her extraordinary willpower. “In the first days after surgery, I could not focus my eyes and had to relearn how to make sense of vision and sound,” she remembered, recounting the disorientation she faced in the days following her operation.…
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Weekend Argus Saturday (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2025-03-22