Cara Hood, an 18-year-old girl from Glasgow, tragically passed away from medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumor, after her headaches were initially dismissed as exam stress. Her father, Graham Hood, recalls how Cara began suffering from migraines in spring 2024, which continued despite completing her exams. After numerous GP visits and a CT scan on August 8, 2024, she was diagnosed with the tumor, which was surgically removed. Initially thought to be non-malignant, the family was devastated to learn that it was an aggressive form of cancer. Cara underwent extensive treatment, including proton beam therapy and chemotherapy, but her health declined, and the cancer returned in September 2025. She passed away on November 8, 2025. In her memory, Graham and his son Rory are participating in a charity cycle ride, raising over £6,700 for brain tumor research, which they believe is severely underfunded. Graham reflects on the signs they missed and the challenges faced by families dealing with similar diagnoses.