Freaky

So, a woman I know told me about her friend, who I will call Cathy. Cathy was not slim to begin and she started to gain even more weight. This continued and her belly began to get bigger. Cathy did everything right, she hired a trainer and received guidance on nutrition.  She followed instructions.  She did cardio, she ate right and still her belly grew.  This continued for about six months.  

However, Cathy saw no change and her belly began to grow and grow. Soon she began to feel really bad. This went on for a few more months and finally, she went to a doctor who did a battery of tests. It turns out she had a tumor in her abdomen. A 30 - pound tumor.  Benign.  A rare type of tumor called a teratoma.  What makes this tumor so freaky is that it can grow hair and teeth, and sometimes processes such as limbs.  It has even been know to grow tissues normally found in organs such as the brain or lung.  Fortunately, Cathy's surgery went well, everything was removed and she's fine now.

I’ve had a couple of sleepless nights since hearing this. This is the stuff nightmares and science fiction are made of - yet it’s true.  So the next time your belly isn’t feeling so well, go to the doctor!