My brain tumour journey, probably similarly to many others, didn’t begin the day my brain tumour became a known reality. My journey began in my early teens, when it is believed my tumour, an Acoustic Neuroma developed and started it’s slow growth. This was unbeknown to me of course, as I didn’t have any symptomsContinue reading “My Brain Tumour Journey… Nick’s Story”
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Carl’s Story
I had been having worsening issues with the hearing in my right ear, including tinnitus, hearing loss and sound sensitivity (hyperacusis) over a number of years, with many health professionals telling me it was a just recurring ear infection; little did I know how wrong they were. It’s July 2020, and following a sudden andContinue reading “Carl’s Story”
Beyond Brian and Recovery – Amanda’s Story
Our individual post brain surgery journey is not only about our physical recovery but also regaining our mental balance, wellbeing, and self-confidence – as well as adjusting to our new normal daily. “In November 2017, I was diagnosed with an Acoustic Neuroma +25mm pressing on the left-hand side of my brainstem, which I named “BrianContinue reading “Beyond Brian and Recovery – Amanda’s Story”
Becky’s Story
Shortly after the birth of my son Zachary, I was diagnosed with a brain tumour called an Acoustic Neuroma. Also known as a Vestibular Schwannoma, this low grade, non-malignant tumour grows on the eighth cranial nerve, responsible for your hearing and balance. Symptoms can include hearing loss, tinnitus, balance problems, facial numbness, headaches, ear pain,Continue reading “Becky’s Story”
Amanda’s Story
Beyond Brian and Recovery Our individual brain tumour journeys are not only about our physical recovery, but also regaining our mental balance, wellbeing and self-confidence – as well as adjusting to our new normal daily. Here’s Amanda’s story… “In November 2017, when I was 50, I was diagnosed with a 25mm Acoustic Neuroma pressing onContinue reading “Amanda’s Story”
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