"Keith, thank you for sharing your experience from the first symptoms through diagnosis and the years since. Hearing that your tumor has remained around 14 mm and that some symptoms have become less noticeable is encouraging." 

It's a fine balance between encouraging fellow sufferers to remain positive and being unrealistic about how often tumors do not grow significantly.  I have often wondered what percentage of diagnosed tumors do not grow and/or do not create problems.
In my first few years I was resigned to the likelihood of needing surgery and I studied all I could find along with engaging with others about their experiences.  I always hoped my tumor wouldn't become a problem but never actually expected it.  I have been fortunate but for so many sufferers an acoustic neuroma is life altering.  I have read many accounts where folk have been severely affected and hearing about their experiences I find very upsetting.   
Beyond being diagnosed you Americans potentially face navigating your healthcare system with its often financially-crippling costs.  I've experienced the best and worst of it a couple times and I feel for anyone who does not have good healthcare cover.
   Unrelated to any of the above I'm finding this website very unresponsive and slow.  I hope the likely-huge database won't cause bigger problems in time.

ENT Diagnosed AN. Which Neurologist to SEE in DMV area?

Thank you, Don and Keith, for taking the time to share your updates.

Don, I appreciate hearing how you’re doing nearly five years after diagnosis and how you’ve become more comfortable with watching and waiting.

Keith, thank you for sharing your experience from the first symptoms through diagnosis and the years since. Hearing that your tumor has remained around 14 mm and that some symptoms have become less noticeable is encouraging.

I understand everyone’s experience is different, but your stories give me valuable perspective as I learn more. I appreciate the support from both of you.

How are you? It’s been 11 years since you had your surgery.

Hi Daniel, I hope you are doing well. Just Checking.