Seizure patient maintains music education

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A Northern Kentucky University student who beat leukemia at 6 years old, then developed seizures that threatened her future as a singer is performing for her doctors and patients this week in Lexington.

Celeste Shearer of Hart County underwent surgery after University of Kentucky physicians determined removing the diseased part of her brain was her best option. Her desire to be a singer and performer made it necessary to preserve her brain function in those areas.

The doctors kept Celeste awake to listen and respond to music, helping doctors define which areas of her brain needed to be preserved.

That was a year ago. Now Shearer is seizure-free and a college freshman. She will say thanks Wednesday at UK Hospital with a concert there for doctors and patients.

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