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Balance exercises for Acoustic Neuroma?
I have recently been diagnosed with AN, can anyone recommend exercises I can do to help with balance issues? Thanks
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Sep 8, 2025
Acoustic neuroma And Avastin immunotherapy
Was diagnosed with Multiple Neuro Fibromatosis type 2 begnin tumors. Advised to undergo VEGF, avastin immunotherapy. Has anyone taken it ? My anxiety is through...
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Jul 10, 2023
Acoustic neuroma, hydrocephalis, and vertigo
Have been suffering from vertigo for a week. Primary care did not want to see me; said I should call the neurosurgeon who had inserted...
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Jan 6 5:27pm
Acoustic Neuroma: Auditory symptoms are overwhelming
Was diagnosed in June 2024. The auditory symptoms are overwhelming. I would be grateful to read others experiences and advice. Thanks.
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Sep 27, 2025
Hereditary and one sided Acoustic Neuroma
My husband had an acoustic neuroma removed 21 or 22 years ago. I understand that acoustic neuromas are rather rare and I think only the...
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Jul 6, 2025
Acoustic Neuroma: What treatment options and specialists?
Hi,A young family member is diagnosed with Acoustic Neuroma (AN).The Tumor size is 2CM.Please let me know your thoughts:1. What type of surgery could be...
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Jan 3, 2025
Any experience with ganglion cyst misdiagnosed as acoustic neuroma?
My daughter just had middle cranial fossa surgery for what multiple MRIs indicated was an acoustic neuroma. The surgical team was surprised to find that...
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Jul 10, 2025
Acoustic Neuroma: Balance issues years after treatment
Acoustic Neuroma in 2012.I had radiation surgery in 2014.In 2018 I was unable to balance well enough to walk.***** Anyone else go through this?Not being...
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Dec 17, 2025
Upcoming surgery for Acoustic neuroma: Sharing my story
I am anticipating a surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester to have an acustic neuroma removed. It is still considered small, but is growing at...
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Dec 14, 2025
Anyone else diagnosed with acoustic neuroma, a benign brain tumor?
My name is Tracy Daley. I live in Omaha, Nebraska. My diagnosis is a jumbled mess that I am sorting out right now. Can anyone...
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Aug 9, 2025
What can I do to relieve symptoms before acoustic neuroma diagnosis?
I have been having earaches in one ear for several years, always in the same ear. Ear pain, pressure, and now aome balance isdues.My PCP...
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Jan 8 2:51pm
Craniotomy: what is the success rate? (62 years old)
I’m having a craniotomy for an acoustic neuroma; I’m 62, in great shape and in great health, otherwise. What is the surgical survival rate?
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Aug 17, 2025
Living with Brain Tumor or Serious Illness and Relationships
I have been participating in Headway in the UK, but I am now glad to find a support group in the U.S.My treatment began with...
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Mar 26, 2023
What were your experiences with the head frame for Gamma Knife?
I was diagnosed with a Brain Tumor in March, they think it’s more likely a Meningioma but they aren’t ruling out Acoustic Neuroma. I saw...
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Dec 15, 2020
Has anyone else been diagnosed with an endolymphatic sac tumor?
Hi all, I am new to the forum and wanted to reach out to see if anyone has been diagnosed or has had an Endolymphatic...
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Dec 21, 2025
Dry cornea & facial paralysis after middle cranial fossa
I just had the middle cranial fossa surgery on August 26th for a accoustic neuroma. Tumor was removed but was also stuck to my facial...
Support Group: Brain Tumor
Last active: Oct 28, 2025