In recognition of Brain Tumour Awareness and Speech & Hearing Month in Canada, ANAC presents an engaging webinar series dedicated to raising awareness about acoustic neuroma/vestibular schwannoma (AN/VS).

Although acoustic neuromas are benign tumours, they can have life-altering impacts on physical, emotional, and cognitive health. Help us shine a light on the often invisible, misunderstood, or minimized challenges faced by those living with this condition.

Open to all—patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in learning more. Because living with ‘benign’ doesn’t always feel fine—let’s talk about it.

What to Expect Each Week:

♦ Patient Story – Real-life experiences living with acoustic neuroma
♦ Expert Talk – Insights on diagnosis, treatment, and care
♦ Live Q&A – Ask questions and connect with speakers in real time

Let’s turn awareness into action and support—help us spread the word!

Week 1) Cognitive & Emotional Impacts of AN/VS

 Saturday, May 3
  1 p.m.—2 p.m. EDT (Toronto time)

Explore the cognitive and emotional impacts of acoustic neuroma/vestibular schwannoma. A patient shares their personal journey with brain fog, anxiety, and identity, while a neuropsychologist unpacks the physiological and psychological roots of these challenges—and how to navigate them.

Week 2) Unilaterial Hearing Loss/Single-Sided Deafness & Hearing Rehabilitation

 Thursday, May 15
  7 p.m.—8 p.m. EDT (Toronto time)

Week 3) Balance Issues & Vestibular Rehabilitation

 Saturday, May 24
  1 p.m.—2 p.m. EDT (Toronto time)

Loss of balance is more than physical—it affects every part of life. A patient shares how balance issues changed their daily routines, and a vestibular therapist highlights why rehabilitation is especially important (and often complex) for those with acoustic neuroma.

Week 4) Facial Paralysis & Nerve Recovery

 Saturday, May 31
  1 p.m.—2:30 p.m. EDT (Toronto time)