After Skull Base Tumor, Dancer/Model Takes on Law School

Treatment TermsSkull base tumor Author Karen Doss Bowman Overview Victoria Vesce had surgery and 28 rounds of radiation for rare tumors in the base of her skull and in her neck. Four days after her last radiation treatment, she started law school. Hero Image20170809.vesce_.victoria.03.blog_.jpg Preview Image Content Blocks Section Header Image/Videovesce_honeybee_blog.jpg Section Features Images/Media Text Content Section Header Image/Videovesce_blog_secondary3.jpg Section Features Images/Media Text Content Header A Regional Destination for Rare Head and Neck Tumors ContentPatients from throughout the Southeast come to Duke Hospital for treatment of rare head and neck tumors. Having an experienced team of surgeons and cancer specialists offers patients a chance for recovery and a positive outcome.As for Vesce, she ’s feeling great and ready to tackle the world. Though the tumor caused a permanent loss of about 90 percent of her hearing in her right ear, she grateful for what she’s learned through the experience. Vesce credits her faith, family, and friends for seeing her through uncertain times. And no on e was more patient and comforting than her “fur baby” Daisy, a French bulldog-Boston terrier mix.“I’m more patient with myself, and even more patient with others,” said Vesce. “Now, when I see someone with a disability, I have empathy and a heart for them. I’ll never clearly hear again, but I’m not going to let that sto...
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