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PVCS was the first practice to be certified by QOPI in Arizona
At Palo Verde Cancer Specialists, we’re proud to provide world-class cancer treatment services to patients in Glendale, Scottsdale, Payson, and the greater Phoenix area – but as a state-of-the-art radiation oncology clinic, we can treat more than purely cancerous conditions. Our treatment team is skilled and experienced in using cutting-edge treatment technologies like CyberKnife to treat cancers throughout the body as well as other conditions like acoustic neuroma, providing a convenient, noninvasive treatment solution for our patients. If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with acoustic neuroma, we can help.
While acoustic neuromas are tumors, they aren’t cancerous – instead, they’re considered a benign tumor. It’s important to note that benign is simply a medical term meaning the tumor doesn’t contain cancerous cells and won’t grow aggressively or spread like a cancerous tumor. Just because a tumor is benign doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous.
While acoustic neuromas grow slowly, they can cause serious, even life-threatening problems if left untreated. As the tumor grows in size, it places pressure on the auditory nerve, causing hearing loss, tinnitus, and loss of balance. As the tumor continues to grow, it can put pressure directly on the brain, potentially threatening vital functions and causing serious problems.
Acoustic neuromas are staged according to the size of the tumor, with the stage increasing as the tumor grows. Stages of acoustic neuroma run as follows: