A mother's concern over her son's headaches led to the timely discovery and removal of his brain tumor.

A mother's intuition led to the early detection of an 8-year-old boy's brain tumor. Mason MacKenzie experienced headaches and fatigue, prompting his mother, Carly, to take him to the hospital for an MRI. The scan revealed a 3cm-by-2cm cancerous tumor, which was successfully removed. Doctors noted that a delay of a few weeks could have had a much worse outcome. Mason completed his chemotherapy, and his next scan will determine if there is any remaining cancer.

November 10, 2024
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