Emotional moment woman, 36, breaks down in tears when her boyfriend pops the question as she rings the bell after being declared cancer-free

A woman who rang the bell after finding out she was cancer free had her joy compounded when her boyfriend dropped down on one knee and popped the question.

Aaron McGuckin, 34 surprised his wife-to-be by proposing right after she rang the bell that signified the end of her battle with the disease.

Lorraine Clyde, from Corby, had been fighting breast cancer for over a year and went through radiotherapy treatment.

She experienced many life-altering side effects during her battle, such as hair loss and severe fatigue.

The 36-year-old warehouse operative had no idea her boyfriend was going to propose and was left speechless at the surprise.

Aaron McGuckin, 34 surprised his wife-to-be by getting down on one knee right after Lorraine rang the bell

After the proposal, the couple shared an emotional kiss and Lorraine thanked him for the lovely surprise 

Lorraine said being diagnosed with breast cancer at 35 was 'terrifying' and she said she was upset for both herself and her family

Lorraine Clyde, from Corby, had been fighting breast cancer for over a year and went through radiotherapy treatment

The moving clip shows medics applauding Lorraine as she rings the bell before Aaron goes over to give her a kiss.

Much to her surprise, he then gets down on one knee, presents her with a ring and asks her to marry him. 

She then says yes, before the couple embrace in a long, touching hug. 

Lorraine, who was wearing a pink top that said 'I slayed breast cancer', shed a couple of tears during the emotional moment and was handed some tissues by a nurse at the hospital.

Putting the ring on her finger, she said to her future husband: 'Oh my god, thank you.'  

Aaron had decided he was going to ask Lorraine to marry him a few months into her treatment, before deciding that the end of her treatment would be the perfect time to pop the question.

Lorraine said: 'My reaction was of utter shock upon leaving the treatment room I came out to three of my best friends who had turned up to surprise me to watch me ring the bell also I had no clue they were coming.

'The proposal followed, and I got the biggest surprise and cried a lot of happy tears, he had planned it for months and I had not a single clue.'

Despite a challenging year, Lorraine kept her faith with the support and love from her friends, family and Aaron.

Lorraine rang the bell to signify the end of her battle with the disease but she had no idea what was going to happen next 

Aaron had decided he was going to ask Lorraine to marry him a few months into her treatment

Lorraine dreamed of one day getting married and hoped that it would happen if all went well after her cancer journey

Lorraine looks happy as she tries on her new engagement ring at the hospital 

Lorraine, who was wearing a pink top that said 'I slayed breast cancer', shed a couple of tears during the emotional moment

'I had a lot of wonderful support from my family and friends, my partner Aaron got me through the worst of it he took care of my every want and need to try make it as easy as possible on me,' she added.

'Being diagnosed at the age of 35 with breast cancer was without a doubt terrifying.

'I was very upset and scared in the beginning not just for myself but my family and friends.

'Treatment was very hard; I endured a lot over the space of a year and had decisions made quickly in my best interests to ensure I survived. I believe I coped very well with it all, everyone praised me for that I had a very positive attitude towards it.'

Lorraine dreamed of one day getting married and hoped that if all went well after her cancer journey, she would get the opportunity. 

She decided to upload the video onto TikTok to share the memorable moment, she said: 'I have had thousands of people view my video on TikTok, comment, like, share everything it's been amazing. Lovely messages from people all over.

'I'd like to add that if anyone has any symptoms that are not normal please don't ignore them get to a doctor's for a checkup and don't be afraid to examine your breasts it could save your life.'