Monthly Archives: September 2008

Acoustic Neuroma survey and facial palsy

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

I had just completed the New Jersey Acoustic Neuroma Survey! It asked to described my experiences with Acoustic Neuroma treatments, which amount to three in total and all involved microsurgery. I wish things the first time around were done differently. … Continue reading →

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Olfactory Groove Meningioma and Depression

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

Thanks to a surgeon in Singapore who kindly evaluated ny scans and took the trouble to explain in detail, I now know more about this tumor at my frontal lobes. It is called the Olfactory Groove Meningioma! One of the … Continue reading →

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Neurofibromatosis, Health Psychology and Personality Changes

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

.There is this textbook in the college library I’ve always wanted to borrow but never did. It’s something a professor in America wrote for a hobby and couldn’t wait to share, Guess what’s the topic? Health Psychology! This may be … Continue reading →

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Working mothers

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

Mom took the week off recently. The joints at her ankle hurt from standing all day as a retail sales assistant. Having her around again an entire day sure changes the atmosphere. But sometimes, Mom has fleeting ideas. She wonders … Continue reading →

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When you are an Engineer

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

Through grace, I have been blessed in many ways by other people. My own family lives on a modest budget and the only other country I have ever been to is the United States. Yet this one country is eye-opening, … Continue reading →

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My liberty from blindness

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

I have completed Grade One Braille! And now I am starting with Gfade Two. But first, let me review this incredible book I had used to learn with, When Eddie helped call up American Printing House for the Blind to … Continue reading →

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Are you loving your daughter right?

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

The hardest task of managing illness is in striking a balance through moderation. We need balance in our diet, our habits, even our life perspectives. Asian societies are known for our Work Extremism. But unlike Middle East militias and their … Continue reading →

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