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Living With A Brain Tumor: 11-Year-Old Twins Share Their Story

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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What Is Cancer and How Does It Affect Your Life?

When Sophie was two, her parents found out she had a brain tumor. A tumor happens when there's an unusual growth of cells in your body. Tumors that are not cancer are called benign; those that are likely to spread are malignant. Doctors have been keeping a close eye on Sophie ever since she was two. She has had three surgeries over the years and undergone chemotherapy.

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