Tumour 'would have paralysed’ grandmother if family had not paid for private MRI scan

Grandmother Christine O’Shea would have been completely paralysed within a few months if her family had not paid for her to have a private MRI scan.

The Cork woman, who has a medical card, was in agony and unable to sleep at night. Her GP had prescribed pain killers and was going to refer her for a scan.

Christine was put on a long waiting list of between 18 and 24 months.