“There were some tumors, that just kind of got away …
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After the surgery, Nick underwent several rounds of chemo and radiation therapy. But he didn’t let that stand in the way of achieving his goals. Despite his battle with NF, Nick was still able to maintain close friendships, attend Michigan State, and even work as an intern in the business development unit at his dad’s company. But by 2018, the disease was catching up with him. “There were some tumors, that just kind of got away from us,” Gilbert said. “We had two major surgeries that year. And from that point on, until 2023 when we lost him, there were just surgeries and chemo.” Gilbert says they tried everything, but a tumor on his brainstem grew too quickly for them to manage. “These weren’t cancerous tumors. They’re benign, but they can grow and cause all kinds of damage.”
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