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Mom Noticed Something About Daughter On Vacation—It May Have Saved Her Life

Mom Noticed Something About Daughter On Vacation—It May Have Saved Her Life

Summary

A mother noticed her daughter's eye behaving unusually during a vacation in San Francisco. This observation led to an urgent medical check that revealed a brain tumor in the child. The family is now undergoing treatment, hoping for a positive outcome.

Key Facts

  • Nicole Schonlau noticed her daughter's eye drifting upward, which concerned her.
  • The family was visiting San Francisco when they decided to seek medical advice.
  • A local doctor recommended they take her daughter to urgent care immediately.
  • A CT scan at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital revealed a mass in the child's brainstem.
  • The tumor is rare and located in a part of the brain that makes surgery difficult.
  • The child, Aiyla, is receiving proton radiation therapy in Philadelphia.
  • Aiyla completed her treatment and is awaiting an MRI scan in January to assess progress.
  • The family aims to return home, continue with normal life, and celebrate Christmas.
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