The Physical Lincoln: MEN2B
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MEN2B is a genetic cancer syndrome that afflicted Abraham Lincoln and his family:
- MEN2B killed his sons Tad and Eddie.
- MEN2B probably killed his mother.
- MEN2B contributed to the death of his son Willie.
- MEN2B was killing Lincoln.
Lincoln's height (6 feet 3.75 inches) and unusual appearance resulted from MEN2B.
More information about Lincoln and MEN2B.
A book written for general audiences, called The Physical Lincoln, describes the diagnosis.
MEN 2B is short for "multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 2B."
