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Cheney runner Cameron Frenk brushes off brain tumor removal as 'just another obstacle', competes for first trip to state

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Cheney High senior Cameron Frenk had a tumor the size of his fist behind his right ear.

It was benign, but had grown on the hearing and balance cranial nerve.

Frenk lost 40 to 50% of his hearing and underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

The tumor was benign but had to be removed because over time it could be life-threatening.

Frenk ran a personal-best 9:27.44 in the 3,200 two weeks ago , finishing fourth at the Pasco Invite .

He hopes to qualify for state for the first time in the event next month .

Frenk ranks fifth in the area, with the top three earning a state berth.

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