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B.C. woman reclaims her voice — literally — through groundbreaking brain surgery

Susan O'Sullivan underwent deep brain stimulation surgery for spasmodic dysphonia, becoming the seventh person to receive this treatment worldwide.
The surgery aims to improve vocal cord function, which O'Sullivan struggled with for 17 years due to muscle spasms.
O'Sullivan expressed gratitude for the support she received and noted the surgery has significantly changed her life.
Research is ongoing to explore deep brain stimulation for other neurological disorders, reflecting advancements in brain treatment.

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