acoustic neuroma
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Brain Surgery and Fat Grafts
It seems weird that a brain surgery would necessitate an abdominal incision, but that is often the case. Fat grafts are commonly used in Acoustic Neuroma surgeries and often under explained. Continue reading
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Acoustic Neuroma and Driving
Do you struggle with driving? Many people report that they find driving more fatiguing after an AN diagnosis. Some folks find turning their head quickly to be disorienting. At times, the auditory stimulation from driving is overwhelming. Continue reading
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HeardThat App for Removing Background Noise
I recently came across an app called HeardThat, which removes background noise so you can better understand conversations. As everyone with hearing loss struggles with background noise (including hearing device users), I was very excited to see what the app could do. Continue reading
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Disability Pride Month- Feelings About Labeling
I choose to call myself a person with a disability. To me, admitting I have a disability doesn’t make me less. In some ways, it feels somewhat freeing. Continue reading
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Single Sided Deaf Stereo Headphones: My Review of Yuni Headphones
Yuni headphones are designed specifically for recreating a stereo listening experience for folks with unilateral hearing. As someone who hasn’t heard music in stereo in nine years, I was excited to try these out. Yuni Headphones have a phenomenal music experience. The best way I can describe stereo music versus my normal mono experience is… Continue reading
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Lip Reading vs Speech Reading
Lip reading is very challenging, with only around 30-40% of English words viewable on the lips. Lip reading is best used as one of many tools to help figure out what is being communicated. Speech reading includes using more contextual clues like body movement, expression, as well as educated guesses of the topic. Continue reading
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Informed Decisions, Better Outcomes: ANAwareness Week and World Vestibular Schwannoma Day
The Acoustic Neuroma Association is doing all sorts of great presentations and webinars this week to celebrate World Vestibular Schwannoma Day. I love this year’s theme: informed decisions, better outcomes. In my experience supporting others with Acoustic Neuromas, as well as my own journey, I have really seen the benefit of informed decisions. Continue reading
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Book Recommendations for Acoustic Neuroma Warriors
I do so love a good book. I am going to share a compiled list of book recommendations. The ones I have read, touched me deeply and helped me on my journey. Continue reading
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Cultural Trends that Make it Harder to Hear
I often find that I have a lot of emotions around times when I struggle to hear. My perception is always that everyone else is hearing just fine, but frequently, it is actually a situation where it is hard to hear- and everyone is struggling to understand. Continue reading
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The Dreaded Question: How Are You Doing?
While I really appreciate my close friends and family checking in with me, I often feel exhausted by the small talk conversation of “How are you doing?” It seems odd to me that usually the only socially acceptable answer is “fine.” Why do we bother to ask the question at all if the only answer… Continue reading
About Me
Emily was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 27 and decided to make that experience worthwhile by paying it forward to other brain tumor warriors. She is passionate about supporting people and advocating for hearing assistance around motherhood and running a family business.
The "Lucky" Brain Tumor 