Understanding Vestibular Schwannomas: Symptoms, Treatment and Living Well
Description
What is a vestibular schwannoma, and what does a diagnosis mean for you or someone you care about?
Vestibular schwannomas, also known as acoustic neuromas, are usually non-cancerous tumours affecting the nerve responsible for balance and hearing. Although non-cancerous, they can have a significant impact on everyday life.
Join The Brain Cancer Group for an accessible conversation with esteemed medical specialists.
Associate Professor Michael Back — Radiation Oncologist and TBCG Board Director.
Dr Jonathon Parkinson — Neurosurgeon and TBCG Board Director.
Associate Professor Nicholas Jufas — Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon.
Clinical Professor Nirmal Patel — Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon.
This webinar is for people diagnosed with a vestibular schwannoma, their carers and families, and anyone interested in understanding the condition.
DATE: Friday 20 November 2026
TIME: 1.00pm – 2.00pm (AEDT)
FORMAT: Online webinar
COST: Complimentary
More about our panelists
Associate Professor Michael Back, Radiation Oncologist
A/Prof Michael Back is Director of Radiation Oncology for the Northern Sydney Cancer Centre at RNSH. He subspecialises in Neuro-oncology with clinical and research interests in improving the outcome of patients managed for brain cancer through sophisticated tumour targeting and radiation therapy delivery. The aim of the research programme is to develop treatment protocols that can optimise the amount of radiation delivered to a brain tumour, whilst protecting the surrounding normal brain tissue. The benefits of this research is directly translated to the patients managed in daily practice in Northern Sydney. Associate Professor Back in Director of The Brain Cancer Group
Dr Jonathon Parkinson, Neurosurgeon
Dr Parkinson’s surgical interests include brain tumour surgery, skull base surgery and spine surgery of all types. He is a VMO in Neurosurgery at Royal North Shore Hospital, North Shore Private Hospital, Gosford Private Hospital and Sydney Adventist Hospital. Dr Parkinson is Director of The Brain Cancer Group
Clinical Associate Professor Nicholas Jufas
Associate Professor Nicholas Jufas treats both adult & paediatric patients. He consults with patients for a wide range of ear, nose & throat issues, to help them with diagnosis and effective management through both medical and surgical approaches.
Clinical Professor Nirmal Patel
Nirmal Patel is a Clinical Professor of Surgery and was born in England and emigrated to Newcastle, Australia at the age of 5. He grew up in Newcastle went to Merewether Public School, St Pius/ St Francis Xavier School and then moved to Sydney for Medical school at the University of Sydney. Nirmal undertook his ENT training in NSW and then spent 3 years in the USA completing a Master of Surgery thesis and undertaking advanced Ear surgery training.
About the event:
This webinar is part of TBCG's education offering, designed to make expert information and practical insights more accessible to the broader brain cancer community – wherever they live.
Presented by The Brain Cancer Group in partnership with Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA).
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