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health2 years ago

Woman battles over 100 tumors in her body.

Michele Holbrook, a Florida woman with schwannomatosis, a rare condition that causes the growth of small masses along nerves and in the skull, has more than 100 tumors in her body, causing debilitating pain. She has had to give up her active lifestyle and running due to the pain. There is no cure for the condition, and treatments are limited. Holbrook is an ambassador with Children's Tumor Foundation, where she works to spread awareness of the condition, particularly in children and young adults. She is willing to take an extra mile to fight for them.

health2 years ago

Schwannomatosis: Woman's Body Harbors Over 100 Tumors.

Michele Holbrook has been diagnosed with schwannomatosis, a rare genetic disorder that causes benign tumors to grow throughout the body. She has had over 100 tumors, with 13 removed so far. The pain can be excruciating, but she uses it to help younger generations with the same condition. Holbrook is an ambassador for the Children's Tumor Foundation and is raising money for research into neurofibromatosis. She encourages patients to register for clinical trials and to support the NF community.