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As if that wasn\u2019t enough, Libby has also endured years of bullying, being called hurtful names like \u201ca toad\u201d and \u201clizard breath.\u201d It\u2019s unfair that she had to face such cruelty, simply because of her appearance.<\/p>\n<p>The severity of Libby\u2019s condition multiplied when she became pregnant and gave birth to her daughter 23 years ago. The number of tumors increased drastically, reaching thousands. It seemed like there was no end to her suffering.<\/p>\n<p>However, Libby refused to let this condition define her. In 2016, she decided to take matters into her own hands and started a fundraiser. The goal was to raise funds for a groundbreaking surgery called electrodessication, which could remove her tumors and prevent them from growing back. With the support of many kind-hearted individuals, Libby successfully raised the necessary money.<\/p>\n<p>In June of the following year, she underwent the much-anticipated surgery. 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