Acoustic Neuroma 1.0cm, 08-12-09

Hi Bob, I too would like to thank you for your video being so positive. You show that there is light at the end of the tunnel even if its really hard getting there. We are still researching between radiation vs surgery. Like I said hearing preservation is still very important. We’ve been told that the House Ear Clinic is the best, at least we are blessed to be in good hands. We’ll keep you posted on our decision, and we’ll stay positive. Good luck Frank, blessings! Thank you! [more...]

Date: 2010-08-25 21:02:41

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Silliness after Brain Surgery (Acoustic Neuroma)

3 Days after a 15 hour brain surgery for removal of a 4CM Acoustic Neuroma brain [more...]

Date: 2010-05-21 05:25:48

What Causes Hearing Loss? | Articles Reloaded

Most perforations (holes) in the eardrum heal spontaneously. When one does not, it can nearly always be repaired with surgery. The procedure is usually relatively fast, and is generally performed under local anesthesia.   Glue ear   Ear fluid not caused by infection accumulates commonly in children, and sometimes in adults. The condition is known as glue ear, or chronic otitis media with effusion (OME). It sometimes requires drainage through a myringotomy or with the placement of ear tubes. This ordinarily eliminates the hearing loss almost instantly.   Fluid in the ear usually is [more...]

Date: 2001-02-01 08:00:00

Current epidemiology and management trends in acoustic neuroma

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Date: 2010-05-01 07:00:00

2.5 cm Acoustic Neuroma – Postop 5 months | CancerType

This is my third video in this series documenting my recovery. I had hoped by now I would be well past most issues and recovering well. That is unfortunately not the case. In any case, as promised, I will continue to post these videos to demonstrate the process involved in my recovery. Thanks to everyone who has given me useful feedback. In my effort to help people understand the rcovery involved with this operation, I have found I have been provided with useful information [more...]

Date: 2010-05-10 05:26:22

Symptoms and Causes of Acoustic Neuroma

For many, the most difficult form of treatment can be the watch and wait method, in which a doctor monitors the growth of the tumor and waits to see if surgery is necessary. About 20 percent of patients with acoustic neuroma choose to watch and wait. A benefit of that method is that patients can avoid the complications associated with radiation and surgery. Radiation is often the best option for older patients. The sooner an acoustic neuroma is diagnosed, the more options a patient has. Anyone with an unexplained one sided hearing loss, especially later in life, should see their community [more...]

Date: 2010-09-05 13:38:42

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