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    Tumors, genetics, and the frightening aftermath of the US presidential election

    written by Celeste Noelani
    Histopathology of peripheral nerve sheath tumor (schwannoma). H & E stain.

    Four days after I learned there are zero tumors inside my skull, the country I live in elected Donald Trump. I had almost no time to grapple with the long-reaching consequences…

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    I Can Haz Brain Tumor?

    October 18, 2016

    It has been a month since the confirmation that my sciatica is actually caused by a nerve sheath tumor. It’ll be another three weeks until I have an MRI to see if there…

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    Genetics, Dr. Google, and Various Stages of Hope

    September 28, 2016

    People keep telling me to stop Googling NF2. To stay positive and maintain hope that my sciatic tumor is just a one-off deal that isn’t linked to my dad’s condition. For now…

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    A Measure of Comfort

    September 26, 2016

    I hear her whispering in the middle of the night, her breath tickling the back of my neck. “Mommy,” she says with a catch in her voice. “Turn around and cuddle me.”…

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    Possibilities

    September 24, 2016

    It is absolutely possible that the nerve sheath tumor on my right sciatic nerve is isolated, completely unrelated to the condition that ultimately took my father’s life. I know we’re…

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