Being one in a million is not always a good thing. Also, as the cover states, "High school is hard enough without a mysterious illness."
In this graphic memior by author/illustrator Claire Lordon, readers will learn the painful story of her battle to have her mysterious illness diagnosed and treated. In her young teens Claire began experiencing an illness that caused symptoms like weight gain, acne, hair loss/excessive hair growth, and agonizing headaches. Multiple doctor appointments and tons of tests later, no one seemed to know what was causing the symptoms. By age 17, Claire is desperately trying to keep going to school, staying active, and managing some sort of life all the while wanting someone to figure out what is wrong with her.
Finally, Claire is diagnosed with Cushings disease which is caused by a tumor on her pituitary gland. Claire bravely takes readers through the years' worth of surgeries and treatment after her diagnosis. She tells of the anxiety, stress, and depression she experiences. She says her story has a happy ending, but she also shares the continued issues she lives with on a daily basis.
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