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New Mom's Seizure Reveals Life-Threatening Brain Tumor

4/9/2025

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At just 25, Susan Ash from New Hampshire faced a life-altering diagnosis: a slow-growing brain tumor discovered three months after welcoming her daughter, Julia. What she thought were stress symptoms turned into a seizure on the soccer field, leading to the shocking revelation that hormonal changes from pregnancy fueled the tumor's growth. Now, she prepares for surgery to reclaim her health.

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At just 25, Susan Ash from New Hampshire faced a life-altering diagnosis: a slow-growing brain tumor discovered three months after welcoming her daughter, Julia. What she thought were stress symptoms turned into a seizure on the soccer field, leading to the shocking revelation that hormonal changes from pregnancy fueled the tumor's growth. Now, she prepares for surgery to reclaim her health.