Jayne Sweeney is taking part in drugs trials which could end symptoms for newly diagnosed people.
A Cornish woman is taking part in a drugs trial which may lead to a breakthrough in the treatment for multiple brain tumours.
University of Plymouth researchers want to build on findings that show HIV and Aids medicines ritonavir and lopinavir can shrink tumours. Mrs Sweeney, who is among 12 people taking part in clinical trials, has 12 tumours growing in her brain and has had five operations to remove tumours from her brain, ear and ankle.Loss of balance, hearing loss and ringing in the ears as well as limb weakness and persistent headaches are symptoms of NF2.
Professor Oliver Hanemann from the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the university, said: "If results are positive and the research develops into a larger clinical trial, it would be the most significant change for patients with this condition."
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