Woman’s Persistent Postpartum Symptoms Led to Brain Tumor Diagnosis

A woman's unexplained postpartum symptoms led to a brain tumor diagnosis, changing her life and family plans.

September 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Lisa Fasone’s journey from postpartum struggles to a life-changing brain tumor diagnosis highlights the unexpected challenges of motherhood.

Fasone, now 32, had always envisioned a family of two children. After giving birth to her daughter in February 2022, she struggled with persistent symptoms like night sweats and headaches, which she initially attributed to breastfeeding and hormonal shifts. Over time, these issues worsened, leading her to seek medical help after a year of discomfort.

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Medical tests revealed elevated prolactin levels, indicating a benign pituitary tumor known as a prolactinoma. While medication typically shrinks such tumors, Fasone faced side effects and fertility challenges that made her consider surgery. After the tumor grew despite treatment, she opted for the procedure, which successfully removed it. However, a later test showed rising prolactin levels, revealing an unexpected twist—she was pregnant with her second child.

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