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Misdiagnosed Tumor Leads to 18-Hour Surgery, New Challenges

1/24/2025

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In St. John's, Canada, McDonald endured a harrowing journey after a misdiagnosed tumor resulted in an intense 18-hour surgery in January 2023. Though the surgery was successful, she lost hearing in one ear and is now navigating rehabilitation. Following radiation, her tumor has slightly shrunk, allowing her to slowly resume her chiropractic practice while adjusting to new challenges in parenting.

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Story summary

In St. John's, Canada, McDonald endured a harrowing journey after a misdiagnosed tumor resulted in an intense 18-hour surgery in January 2023. Though the surgery was successful, she lost hearing in one ear and is now navigating rehabilitation. Following radiation, her tumor has slightly shrunk, allowing her to slowly resume her chiropractic practice while adjusting to new challenges in parenting.