Medical Causes Categories: Tumours & Cancers


Tumours & Cancers

Laura’s story

What started as a pea-sized lump in the side of her face left Laura with facial palsy.

Tumours & Cancers

Rachel’s Story

Rachel developed facial palsy after having an acoustic neuroma removed.

Tumours & Cancers

Karen’s story

Karen reflects on her 40-year journey with Facial Palsy caused by cholesteatoma.

Tumours & Cancers

Ali’s Story

Ali wants to change the myth that nothing can be done for facial palsy.

Tumours & Cancers

Michelle’s Story

Michelle believes there needs to be an improvement in knowledge at a local trust level.

Tumours & Cancers

Gemma’s Story

Gemma developed facial palsy after surgery to remove a tumour in her parotid gland.

Tumours & Cancers

Laura’s Story

Laura would like to campaign for facial palsy to be a recognised disability.

Tumours & Cancers

HM’s Story

HM shares her story of being diagnosed with a grade 1 meningioma.

Tumours & Cancers

Kirsty’s Story

Kirsty was left with facial palsy after an emergency operation to remove a brain tumour

Tumours & Cancers

Stacey’s Story

Originally thought to be Bell’s palsy, Stacey’s facial paralysis was due to a rare brain tumour.

Tumours & Cancers

James’ Story

Singing and songwriting has been an integral part of James’ healing process.

Tumours & Cancers

Sheila’s Story

Facial palsy, an understanding surgeon and cancer changed Sheila’s outlook on life.