In this episode of the Lucky Brain Tumor Podcast, Stacy shares her story of how she was experiencing symptoms while pregnant and was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma brain tumor when her baby was just a couple weeks old. Unusually, her tumor was growing somewhat quickly so she chose to do retrosigmoid surgery during her child's first year of life. From describing the challenge of brain surgery as the mother of two very young children to the hope and support she found in community, Stacy's story reminds us how challenging times can lead to a better version of ourselves.

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In this episode of the Lucky Brain Tumor Podcast, Ramiz shares his dramatic and harrowing story of receiving an acoustic neuroma diagnosis during the late 80’s in Iraq in the midst of a war. Ramiz had to fight through bureaucratic red tape to even travel out of the country and receive treatment. He then had an extremely challenging and eventful surgery that resulted in total facial paralysis on the tumor side. He discusses his facial nerve graft surgery, which was a new procedure at that time. Through his complicated and fascinating story, Ramiz demonstrates how life can still be full and successful after a difficult diagnosis and treatment.

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In this episode, Michelle shares her story of her acoustic neuroma diagnosis back in 2012 when she was twenty-seven years old. Michelle had amazing results from her middle fossa surgery, and her story is very inspirational. Michelle gives great advice for someone diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma- including the importance of self advocacy, community, and true rest.

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