Baby's tumor shrinks after pope's kiss

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was kissed by Pope Francis during a parade. Months later, her family says brain scans show improvement. Video provided by Newsy


(NEWSER) – Baby Gianna Masciantonio developed a rare brain tumor just weeks after her birth last year when her red blood cells attacked her brain stem. After multiple chemotherapy treatments, an August brain scan revealed that the tumor was still there, and parents Joey and Kristen Masciantonio decided to do one more round of chemo before withdrawing treatment and enjoying their final days together, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. Then, in September, they got a call from an FBI friend who'd secured them passes to see the pope during his visit to Philadelphia, reports NBC News.