40 years Post-Op: Rosaline's Story
At thirty-nine, Rosaline’s life changed forever when an acoustic neuroma diagnosis led to a marathon surgery that left her with single-sided deafness, facial paralysis, and lasting challenges with vision and memory. What followed was not only a long physical recovery but also the unraveling of her marriage, the reinvention of her career, and a deep search for resilience. With courage, humour, and faith, Rosaline rebuilt her life—choosing to face limitations with determination, acceptance, and love. Now, forty years later, she shares her journey in the hope that others will feel less alone and more inspired to keep moving forward, even when the path wobbles.
Tumour of Opportunity: Brittany's Story
At just 25, sudden hearing loss led to the discovery of a massive acoustic neuroma pressing on her brainstem. After life-saving surgery left her deaf in one ear and facing facial paralysis, she transformed her experience into purpose—becoming a Hearing Instrument Specialist to help others, and finding strength through the ANAC community.
