In this modern treatment, the doctor will apply radiation to the area where the tumor sits; depending on the location of the growth, this kind of treatment may not be possible in all cases. The equipment needed is quite expensive, and generally, only larger hospitals make the investment. This option often has better results by preserving the nerve and keeping the remaining hearing intact.

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