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[JimBeckenham]

This is my first post.Last year I had problems with my left ear,My GP referred me to Blackheath Hospital for a MRI scan.As a result of this I was told iI have an acoustic neuroma(16mm)This was December 2017.Tomorrow I attend Guys Hospital,ENT dept.I'm apprehensive, but it will be good to know what the plan is.

[Debra1963]

Sorry to hear your news main thing is to stay calm. Once you have had your appointment you will have all the information you need to help you through the next steps. Good luck with the appointment - let us know how you get on.

[JimBeckenham in reply to Debra1963]

Thanks for your support.

[JimBeckenham in reply to JimBeckenham]

I went to Guys Hospital today to see Professor Dan Jiang,he said I would have an MRI scan in May,then again in May 2019.I feel now I can make some plans in my lifer good outcome.

[bypass]

Hi Jim, the good news is that there is no need to panic. There are a range of treatments and indeed you may never need treatment. Take a look at this web-site for good patient centric information anworld.com/ If nothing else it will enable you to ask your consultant meaningful questions and give you a better chance of understanding the answers. Good luck, Chris

[JimBeckenham in reply to bypass]

Thank you Chris.

[JimBeckenham in reply to bypass]

Well Chris,you were right,I will have as MRI scan in May then again in May 2019.Professor Jiang was extremely helpful,I was able to obtain considerable information.

[bypass in reply to JimBeckenham]

Excellent news for you then - He obviously sees no immediate need for action. Good luck to you Jim

[JimBeckenham in reply to bypass]

Thank you.

[esbjorn]

Hi Jim

I have also recently been diagnosed with AN.

I found BANA very, very helpful - see bana-uk.com. British Acoustic Neuroma Association is a charity set up here in the UK. Since I joined, I have spoken to several people at BANA, they have all been very supportive, informative and kind.

Take care, all best wishes

[JimBeckenham in reply to esbjorn]

Thank you Esbjorn,I’ll look them up.

[6625]

I underwent surgery to debulk my acoustic neuroma nearly 2 years agoi ound BANA helpful to i was really scared,hope you get sorted jim

[JimBeckenham in reply to 6625]

Thanks.