Woman’s ‘tingly’ and numb face was sign of ‘massive’ brain tumor: ‘I thought I was going to die’
A woman named Amy Seager discovered she had a brain tumor after experiencing numbness and tingling in her face. The tumor, diagnosed as an acoustic neuroma, was revealed during an MRI for an unrelated back issue. Following successful surgery, Amy is now raising funds for brain tumor research by participating in a walking challenge.
- ▪Amy Seager experienced facial numbness and hearing loss before being diagnosed with a brain tumor.
- ▪She underwent surgery on May 13, 2025, to remove the tumor and has regular check-up scans.
- ▪Amy is currently raising money for Brain Tumour Research by walking 200 kilometers throughout May.
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Health Woman’s ‘tingly’ and numb face was sign of ‘massive’ brain tumor: ‘I thought I was going to die’ By Jake Meeus-Jones, SWNS Published May 22, 2026, 1:29 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A woman’s “tingly” and numb face turned out to be a brain tumor – after it was revealed by an MRI for an unrelated back problem. Amy Seager, 38, experienced numbness and tingling on the left side of her face, as well as hearing loss in one of her ears. It wasn’t until she had an MRI scan for an unrelated back problem in March 2025 that she was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma. 7 Amy Seager, 38, experienced numbness and tingling on the left side of her face, as well as hearing loss in one of her ears.
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