Resources
We have number of resources available to provide information help you understand your condition:
Booklet
Acoustic Neuroma - an explanation of what an acoustic neuroma is and possible options that your medical specialist may suggest. Ask us for a copy.
Acoustic Neuroma - an explanation of what an acoustic neuroma is and possible options that your medical specialist may suggest. Ask us for a copy.
Online Article
Past article from NZ Medical Journal - Management of Unilateral Vestibular Schwannoma/Acoustic Neuroma.
Past article from NZ Medical Journal - Management of Unilateral Vestibular Schwannoma/Acoustic Neuroma.
Videos
Courtesy of ANA USA, an interview on YouTube with actor Mark Ruffalo and his journey of diagnosis and treatment for an Acoustic Neuroma
A personal video from an Australian patient outlining her experiences with treatment via Stereotactic Radiotherapy
Presentation from Alicja Nowaka, following research with ANANZ members for her masters thesis titled "The Effect of Symtomatology, Mental Wellbeing and Fear of Negative Appearance Evaluation on Quality of Life in Acoustic Neuroma Patients".
Dr. Litvack values a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to caring for patients suffering from benign or malignant brain tumors, head and neck cancers involving the brain and spine, chronic pain and degenerative spinal disorders. Dr. Litvack applies his unique expertise in skull base surgery, neuroendoscopy, minimally invasive cranial, and minimally invasive spinal surgery to restore patients to health while minimizing the physical and emotional impact of surgery. His patients benefit from being fully informed of their disease and their treatment options.
Presentation: Radiosurgery For Vestibula Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma). Long-term Outcomes, Complications and Managing Recurrence.
Dr. Sachin Gupta is the Director of the Swedish Cochlear Implant Program, and Director of the Swedish Acoustic Neuroma Program. Dr. Gupta is a board-certified Neurotologist, who specializes in treatment of disorders of the ear and skull base. His particular interests include minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery, cochlear implantation, and vestibular schwannoma (“acoustic neuroma”) surgery.
Presentation: Hearing Preservation and Restoration in Vestibula Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma). What the evidence says - and why it matters when choosing your treatment.