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Brit mum blacks out on flight before doctors uncover condition that affects 100 people WORLDWIDE
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Brit mum blacks out on flight before doctors uncover condition that affects 100 people WORLDWIDE

Nia Jones, a mother from Wales, experienced a sudden blackout while flying to Barcelona in 2015. This event led to her discovery of multiple endocrine neoplasia type four (MEN4), an extremely rare genetic disorder affecting fewer than 100 people globally. MEN4 involves mutations in the tumor suppressor gene, increasing the risk of tumors in endocrine organs like the thyroid, pancreas, and ovaries. After undergoing surgery to remove three parathyroid glands, Nia has not had any seizures since and has regained her driving license. She now advocates awareness of the condition, emphasizing that early diagnosis and proper treatment can allow individuals to lead normal lives.

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Brit mum blacks out on flight before doctors uncover condition that affects 100 people WORLDWIDE

Nia Jones, a mother from Wales, experienced a sudden blackout while flying to Barcelona in 2015. This event led to her discovery of multiple endocrine neoplasia type four (MEN4), an extremely rare genetic disorder affecting fewer than 100 people globally. MEN4 involves mutations in the tumor suppressor gene, increasing the risk of tumors in endocrine organs like the thyroid, pancreas, and ovaries. After undergoing surgery to remove three parathyroid glands, Nia has not had any seizures since and has regained her driving license. She now advocates awareness of the condition, emphasizing that early diagnosis and proper treatment can allow individuals to lead normal lives.

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