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24-Year-Old Sings States During Brain Surgery, Video Goes Viral

Jayden Zientara, a health care worker, sang all 50 states in alphabetical order while undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor, sparking widespread support.

  • Jayden Zientara, 24, sang a childhood song listing all 50 states during her brain surgery to keep her brain stimulated.
  • The video of Zientara's unique performance on the operating table has gone viral, leading to an outpouring of support.
  • Zientara began experiencing severe migraines in November, which led to the discovery of a brain tumor requiring surgery.
  • Doctors diagnosed Zientara with astrocytoma, a type of brain cancer, necessitating surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
  • Zientara plans to freeze her eggs before starting cancer treatments due to potential fertility issues.
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