Medical Journey and Humor in Adversity

The speaker recounts a journey from discovering hearing loss to undergoing brain surgery. Initially, a pediatrician's observation leads to an ENT referral, where an MRI reveals a brain tumor. The speaker reflects on the experience, finding humor even during an MRI. Post-surgery, they document their hospital recovery, using humor to process the trauma.

What prompted the narrator to visit an ENT specialist?

• A persistent cough

• A hearing issue in the left ear

• A vision problem

• A skin rash

What did the ENT specialist initially suspect?

• A sinus infection

• An acoustic neuroma

• A migraine

• A common cold

What was discovered during the MRI?

• A heart condition

• A broken bone

• A brain tumor

• A sinus infection

How did the narrator feel upon learning the diagnosis?

• Confused and anxious

• Indifferent

• Angry and frustrated

• Relieved to know the cause

What did the narrator find ironic during the MRI?

• The silence in the room

• The comfort of the MRI machine

• The loud sounds despite her hearing loss

• The quick duration of the test

What did the narrator do while in the MRI tube?

• Wrote comedy routines in her mind

• Read a book

• Fell asleep

• Listened to music

Who was the narrator's favorite nurse during her hospital stay?

• Nurse Mary

• Nurse Joe

• Nurse Lisa

• Nurse Tom

How did the narrator document her hospital experience?

• By painting

• By compiling lists and observations

• By creating a documentary

• By writing a novel

What profession does the narrator identify with?

• A teacher

• A doctor

• A comedy writer

• A cellist

How did the narrator process her trauma?

• By writing music

• By creating art

• By writing comedy

• By traveling