MRI uncovers brain tumor in pregnant soccer star

Nicholas Leider | | Health Imaging | Screening

Lauren Holiday, a two-time gold medalist for the U.S. women's soccer team, is facing an opponent more formidable than any she's seen in her career as a professional athlete. The 28-year-old star discovered a bening tumor behind her right eye after an MRI in June.

Holiday will have to wait until she delivers the baby, the first for her and husband, Jrue Holiday, who plays for pro basketball for the New Orleans Pelicans. She's expected to undergo the procedure in late September or early October.

Read the whole story at NOLA.com:

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Nicholas Leider, Managing Editor

Nicholas joined TriMed in 2016 as the managing editor of the Chicago office. After receiving his master’s from Roosevelt University, he worked in various writing/editing roles for magazines ranging in topic from billiards to metallurgy. Currently on Chicago’s north side, Nicholas keeps busy by running, reading and talking to his two cats.

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