Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider About Acoustic Neuromas

• How can you be sure that my symptoms are caused by an acoustic neuroma?
• Is there evidence of hearing loss?
• What treatment options are available?
• Which specialists should be on the team of doctors following my case?
• What are the advantages/disadvantages of each treatment option?
• What side effects can be expected from each treatment?
• What is the recovery time for the each treatment?
• How long before I will see positive effects after each treatment option?
• What are the chances of the tumor reoccurring after each type of treatment?
• How often will I need to follow up with visits to my doctor?
• What is my prognosis for this condition?