In the fall of 1992 I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma. I was at Mayo in Rochester for my yearly physical. I mentioned to my Dr. that I thought I had lost a bit of my hearing. After a hearing check, he ordered an mri with contrast which confirmed the neuroma. I was introduced to Dr Harner a specialist on acoustic neuroma's and their treatment. As I remember, at that time, there were not a lot of options. After much discussion we decided on surgery to remove
the neuroma. I had the surgery about a month later at Mayo and all went well! A couple of days later they discovered I was a "leaker" which meant I was loosing fluid from the brain cavity through my nose. Answer, another surgery to repair the leak. All went well and a month later I returned to teaching and my consulting business. My balance was suspect, but something I could live with. When I eat my nose runs, again,something I can live with! I was very fortunate to be at Mayo and have the surgery when I did! I'm 82 now and still teaching and doing consulting! Good luck with your decision and wish you a good outcome! Please contact me if I can answer any questions or help in any way!