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PVCS was the first practice to be certified by QOPI in Arizona
Palo Verde Cancer Specialists is committed to helping patients throughout Glendale, Scottsdale, and the greater Phoenix, AZ area win the battle against cancer and achieve total whole-body health. We’re proud to offer world-class radiation therapy treatments from our 6 state-of-the-art cancer treatment facilities located throughout Phoenix, and we prioritize non-invasive, low-impact treatment methods wherever possible. While we treat a wide variety of cancerous conditions, we can also treat some non cancerous conditions like acoustic neuroma.
Acoustic neuroma can vary greatly in size, location, and consequent severity from patient to patient, so the treatment option you and your cancer care team choose will depend on your own unique situation. Your cancer specialist will talk with you about your condition and your options, helping you choose a treatment that makes sense for your medical needs and your lifestyle.
Because acoustic neuroma can vary so much and often start out small and relatively benign, a common first step for treatment is to simply wait and watch. If the acoustic neuroma is small enough, it may prove benign for the rest of your life and not necessitate treatment. Even if it does require treatment down the road, acoustic neuroma tend to grow slowly, making it easy to choose the ideal opportunity for intervention.
Surgery can prove a highly effective option for acoustic neuroma. Because the area surrounding the facial nerve, and by extension the tumor itself, are so small, acoustic neuroma require a special form of treatment called microsurgery: the use of miniature tools and instruments to perform tiny surgical operations under a microscope. Your surgeon may elect for subtotal, near-total, or total surgical removal:
While acoustic neuroma usually start out benign, they can grow big enough to cause serious problems for hearing and facial function. At Palo Verde Cancer Specialists, we can work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for eliminating your acoustic neuroma, helping to ensure your quality of life for years to come. Even if you’ve already been given a treatment recommendation, we are happy to provide a second opinion – and because of our access to state-of-the-art medical technology, we can often treat cases that other cancer treatment centers can. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and let’s start down the path to total, whole-body health.