In this episode Zoe shares her story of her diagnosis and why she chose radiation for her treatment. As a musician, Zoe brings some unique perspectives to her experience of hearing loss. Her story really shines a light on the importance of choosing a treatment path that fits you and your life. Zoe's radiation experience was extremely successful, and her openness about her mental and emotional struggles through her diagnosis are both validating and encouraging.

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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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