0:01 Video addresses how the speaker discovered their brain tumor, following up on a previous video.
0:09 During a faculty volleyball game, the speaker suddenly had a seizure, turning blue and shaking for 2-3 minutes.
0:16 A nurse on the opposing team recognized it as a seizure, which was crucial since paramedics initially suspected low blood sugar.
0:40 It was the first seizure the speaker ever had. There were absolutely no prior symptoms and she was feeling normal and healthy.
0:42 A CT scan at the hospital revealed something abnormal, leading to a transfer for an MRI at another hospital.
0:45 The MRI confirmed the presence of a brain tumor.
0:54 The speaker had none of the common brain tumor symptoms like headaches, nausea, or vision problems.
0:54 The seizure may have saved her life by prompting immediate investigation.
1:18 A twist: a head scan three to four years prior showed no signs of the tumor, meaning it developed relatively recently, within the last year or two.
1:21 Future videos will cover the surgery experience, and the speaker may include photos of post-surgery appearance with a time stamp to skip ahead for those sensitive to it.
1:35 The community's support is greatly appreciated.
1:43 Currently undergoing radiation and chemo. The next MRI after treatment will reveal its effectiveness.
1:54 The speaker was awake during the brain surgery, a story she plans to share.