Acoustic Neuroma tattoos...ANA is Great !!

AN Warrior!(Translabyrinthine surgery March 2021)

13 years since acoustic neuroma surgery! I'm thankful and blessed to make it through the struggles and accepting my new normal! Face numbness and loss of hearing remain, headaches have diminished over time! Praise God!

I had a 3.5cm acoustic neuroma surgically removed on 6/26/23. Here is a photo of our family vacation last week hiking in Banff, Alberta. We live in Austin, TX so the break from the heat was fantastic. What was even better was I was able to hike with my husband and kids again with balance and strength I haven’t had since pre-surgery. It was a long road to recovery but life is good! (That’s me on the left).

Just celebrated my 7th ANniversary from retrosigmoid surgery and 10 years since diagnosis. I am so grateful for my successful outcome and my strength to keep pushing past the balance issues, headaches, hearing loss, etc. and enjoy this life!

My daughter and I celebrated Acoustic Neuroma Awareness Week and my 10th ANniversary raising money for the Acoustic Neuroma Association at the Walk4Hearing.

After AN surgery in 2017, I am happy to continue my part-time job as Choir Director and Organist.

My daughter and I nine months post op from the translabyrinthine surgery. I am working on balance and dealing with delayed wound healing & headaches, but getting better!

Diagnosed 7 years ago, had gamma knife radiation May 2025. Hope it works 🤞 Vivian Canada 🇨🇦

Mary – a little over a year after surgery. Not fast, but truly thankful

My name is Melony and I’m a 25 year old actor from Chicago, Illinois. I was diagnosed with a 4.5cm Unilateral Vestibular Schwannoma. On April 9th, 2025, I underwent a 13 hour surgery and I am currently 10 weeks post op. Big thanks to Dr. Stephen Magill, Dr. Kevin Zhan, and the team at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Kathy and Grandson Elijah

Perfect week to have mine removed.😊 This photo is from 6/14/25, two days post surgery.

5 years post-op (3cm, translab). I celebrated by running my 5th half marathon and I'll be running my 5th marathon this October!

At the Tulip Festival in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

2.5 years strong #ANwarrior

I am a 3-time AN warrior. Yes, 3 times the AN has grown back, and 2 brain surgeries.