A woman with incurable cancer has said it is "almost unfathomable" to have been given more time after thousands of people rallied to her cause.

Megan McClay, 29, was diagnosed with ocular melanoma in February 2020 after believing a flashing light behind her eye was a sign of an impending migraine.

Now, after years of apprehension about what the future might hold, Megan has access to a life-prolonging treatment after more than 3,000 people donated to her £80,000 JustGiving page.

Norwich Evening News: Megan, 29, said it didn't feel real when the £80K fundraising target was reachedMegan, 29, said it didn't feel real when the £80K fundraising target was reached (Image: Megan McClay)

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Megan, who lives with her partner Dimi Kashchiev in Wymondham, said: "It's almost unfathomable what's happened - these donations have bought me life.

"I can't believe how much has changed in the last few days - it doesn't feel like it's actually real."

Norwich Evening News: Dimi Kashchiev, 35 with Megan McClay, 29Dimi Kashchiev, 35 with Megan McClay, 29 (Image: Megan McClay)

The JustGiving page - which sits at £88,211 donated by 3,378 supporters - allows Megan to have her recommended three doses of chemosaturation therapy once her current treatment stops responding.

The therapy costs £40,000 per dose and her family has managed to fund the first treatment.

Megan, who previously worked in Norwich for Aviva, added she was "in a daze" after she surpassed the £80,000 mark late last month.

Norwich Evening News: Megan was first diagnosed with ocular melanoma in February 2020Megan was first diagnosed with ocular melanoma in February 2020 (Image: Megan McClay)

"It took a while to sink in, I kept hitting the refresh page and the amount kept rising - me and Dimi were over the moon.

"My aunties, who first set up the JustGiving page, came round and we celebrated together - it was just nice to have some positive news.

Norwich Evening News: The money raised allows Megan to pay for chemosaturation therapy once her current treatment stops respondingThe money raised allows Megan to pay for chemosaturation therapy once her current treatment stops responding (Image: Megan McClay)

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"The people who have donated to me have no idea what this means to me - it allows me to enjoy the time I have and released me and my family of a lot of stress."

Norwich Evening News: Megan said the money donated by people has given her the opportunity to enjoy the time she hasMegan said the money donated by people has given her the opportunity to enjoy the time she has (Image: Megan McClay)

A large influx of donations to Megan's cause came after she went on LBC Radio to discuss her plight.

Nick Ferrari, at LBC Radio, said: "When news is dominated by so much negativity, it was a privilege to channel the best wishes and donations towards Megan from listeners."