In June 2021, I began experiencing frequent headaches, but I didn’t think much of it until August 1, when the pain became unbearable and I blacked out. I was rushed to the hospital, where I had to be resuscitated and was later diagnosed with hydrocephalus caused by a tumor in my brain. Emergency surgery saved my life, and I spent weeks recovering before being released just days before my 18th birthday. For several years, I underwent regular MRIs with no changes—until July 2024, when a new formation appeared. A microbiopsy confirmed I have a low-grade glioma with a V600 mutation, and I began oral chemotherapy treatment. The journey has been overwhelming and exhausting, with side effects including fatigue, fevers, and emotional stress. Despite everything, I’m trying to stay positive and keep moving forward.
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