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Hopeful Recoveries: PANS and Brain Tumor Battles

12/14/2025

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In December 2024, Crystal's daughter Lacy developed pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) after misdiagnosis, prompting Crystal to seek help from a PANS specialist.
Following the correct diagnosis and treatment, Lacy has shown significant improvement and returned to her joyful self.
Nicole Schonlau from Denver said her daughter Aiyla was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor requiring proton radiation therapy, and completed treatment, and is hopeful for MRI results in January.

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Story summary

In December 2024, Crystal's daughter Lacy developed pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) after misdiagnosis, prompting Crystal to seek help from a PANS specialist.
Following the correct diagnosis and treatment, Lacy has shown significant improvement and returned to her joyful self.
Nicole Schonlau from Denver said her daughter Aiyla was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor requiring proton radiation therapy, and completed treatment, and is hopeful for MRI results in January.