Session 9: Headaches & Pain in Acoustic Neuroma – Understanding Causes & Management
This session provides an overview of headaches and chronic pain in acoustic neuroma, focusing on potential contributing factors and general approaches to management. It will discuss how tumour location, cranial nerve involvement, and treatment modalities such as surgery and radiation may be associated with headache and pain symptoms. The discussion will also review commonly used strategies for symptom management, including medical treatments, rehabilitation approaches, and lifestyle considerations. Practical resources and supports will be highlighted to help guide patients in managing symptoms in daily life.
About Dr. Medrea
Dr. Ioana Medrea is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at the University of Toronto and a Clinician Investigator. She completed her medical degree at McGill University, followed by Neurology residency training at the University of Ottawa, a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology, and subspecialty fellowship training in Headache Medicine at Dartmouth College. Her clinical and academic work focuses on headache disorders, including migraine and cluster headache. Dividing her time between patient care and research enables her to translate insights from clinical practice into advancing the evidence base, ensuring that patient experiences help shape the direction of headache research and improve future care.
