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Tumour

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health1 year ago

"Selfie Near Times Square Leads to Life-Saving Brain Tumor Diagnosis for Woman"

A woman's life-changing medical diagnosis began with a selfie near Times Square, where she noticed her eye drooping. Following a series of cognitive problems, she sought medical attention and discovered a large benign but aggressive brain tumor, which was successfully treated. Subsequent tests revealed a more dangerous tumor, leading to cognitive issues and memory loss. Regular checkups now monitor a gene mutation making her susceptible to other cancers, and she has become a volunteer at the center that treated her.

health2 years ago

Unborn Baby's Life-Saving Role: Diagnosing Cancer at 23

Zoe Plastiras, a 23-year-old woman from Buckinghamshire, UK, was diagnosed with stage two non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after giving birth to her daughter. Doctors discovered a 12cm tumour next to her heart, which was found early due to her pregnancy. Zoe believes her unborn baby saved her life by pushing her organs and allowing doctors to detect the tumour. She underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy to shrink the tumour, and now awaits the results of a PET scan to determine if any cancer remains. Zoe shares her story on Instagram to raise awareness about lymphoma symptoms.