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Karina Babenok

Woman’s Selfie Near Times Square Leads To Brain Tumor Diagnosis

A brain tumor was discovered on a woman after she took a life-changing selfie in New York City, USA, ultimately shaping her journey through multiple cancer diagnoses and inspiring her to pursue a career in public health.

Eight years ago, Megan Troutwine found herself traveling to the Big Apple to pay a visit to her late cousin, Tony Martinez, who was living in the New York City neighborhood of Harlem.

The 33-year-old from Hudson, Florida, recalled to The New York Post, “We had so much fun, just taking pictures and seeing the sites.

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