Treatments for Acoustic Neuromas - Dr. Issac Yang | UCLAMDChat

Isaac Yang, M.D. discusses the latest minimally invasive treatments to maximize quality of life for patients with vestibular schwannomas.

Isaac Yang, M.D. is an assistant professor in the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery.He specializes in adult brain and spinal cord tumors with an emphasis on acoustic neuromas.

As a principal investigator at the UCLA Brain Tumor Program, he is leading research studies and clinical trials to optimize brain tumor clinical outcomes, novel nanoparticles in immunotherapy treatment of brain tumors, and experimental glioblastoma therapies such as brain tumor vaccines.

He is widely sought after by the media, colleagues and patients to discuss new treatments and advancements for brain tumors. He has appeared as an expert on CBS The Doctors, The Dr. Drew Show and other national news outlets. Dr. Yang has received a number of national awards and grants to honor his research work in brain tumors and excellence in treating and caring for patients.

[billydelaquerra]

Dr. Yang, thank you for an outstanding presentation. You are the best I have ever come across. I was 28 yrs (1986), when I was diagnosed with an AN, had surgery as it was 6 cm large. This left me permanently deaf in my right ear and facial paralysis. 2018 At 60 yrs, I had another AN of 5cm large, had surgery again. I am now 65 yrs and the AN is 34mm. At this stage, I am having an MRI every 6 months.

[BobStockDJBob]

I'm getting my MRI back in two days, everything leads to AN so far, Watching this made me feel better Dr Yang, I'm the kind of person who wants to know everything I can before I have to deal. Thank You for the frank and intelligent look at the options.

[harvister]

In 1998 I was a 23 year old male athlete, no smoking or drinking alcohol and no fast foods that was in great shape(5'10", 175lbs 5% body fat) with a 3.8cm acoustic neuroma in my head.Had surgery and everything went wrong with me.Lost my hearing, facial nerve, had spinal fluid leak 4 times, one of the because of a simple sneeze, so the doctor decided to put a permanent lumbar shunt, but that failed twice.Long story short it took a total of 12 surgeries to fix me up(over 9 months)from cranial plasty, muscle grafts, spinal taps, shunts, gold weight implant for my eye lid, etc.If you have this type of tumor, remember my case is over 17 years ago, today things are much better for anyone with this tumor.I hope I didn't freak anyone out with my story.Best of "luck"for all people that get this type of reality check.A word of advice, find a doctor with a good track record.

[MOHUT]

Thank you for offering a clear and easy to follow presentation. I now have a better understanding of acoustic neuroma.

[JOHNFISHER-hi]

Does radiotherapy make it more difficult to have surgery later? I have heard radiotherapy makes the AN more “sticky” to the nerves

[Berre]

Thank you for this video. I am waiting for the result of the MRI scan that may confirm this type of neuroma. I lost my hearing in the right ear up to minus 60 dB overnight. Initial threatment with cortisone infiltrations had no effect. First I panicked seriously, now I am very anxious about it. The hearing loss and the bad quality of the sound as well as the tinnitus that comes along with it has a severe impact on my live. I wake up in the morning and immediately I feel depressed. Listening to music is very important to. My hobby is the restoration of music equipment, like radio, tuners, amplifiers. That ship has sailed. I am 62 years old. Yesterday and today I cried because I feel completely helpless.

[qbxckvo]

Dr. Yang,
The best presentation. Thank you.

[annisechetelat]

I had endometrial cancer. Have gene error. Also have swarnoma. Been having blurred vision, sharp pains above ear and sticker face.

[IronKidsFamily]

I am looking for your help to give her treatment

[lauraleernbsn]

Excellent, compassionate and detailed presentation. I really appreciate it as I do my research. I have a couple of questions regarding MCF. Is there a particular question to ask a surgeon on ways to prevent Post surgical Headaches? Do drilling techniques play a role in the Post-surgical headaches, air pockets? I know if one has headaches prior to surgery that makes them more prone to post surgical headaches but in my research and watching actual MCF surgeries on Neurosurgical Focus, etc I see a lot of bone shavings and wonder if that contributes to the Post surgical headaches? just a thought. Thank you

[robertobasilio]

Thank you Doctor. Clear class on Acoustic Neuroma! ;)

[kobenoah]

Does Medicare with a secondary insurance cover the cost of surgery or radiation?

[仔海南大圈]

I am a patient with acoustic neuroma. When I was 4 centimeters away, there was a remnant, and then it relapsed, then radiotherapy, and now it relapsed, what should I do, I am in China

[gayleneflower]

OUTSTANDING presentation Dr Yang. Thank you very informative....My question was how do you know when your tumor grows back?

[yddub]

i am learning to live with mine. i dont want surgery and i cannot afford it anyway, and the laser type is even more so.i would sure like my balance back. thanks for the video, though

[SoniaBajaj-fr]

My husband diagnosed with acoustic neuroma 3.4 cm. He had radiotherapy in march. Bt now he is suffering im balnce, dizziness, visison loss

[FourCatLover]

Thank you for this very helpful webinar.  It answered many questions.

[newunderthesun]

Hello Dr Yang - I am impressed by your speaking ability - that alone makes me want to come from Chicago to be your patient for my AN.

My question is, you state you will discuss cutting edge treatments but the options for treatment you present are nothing new and are more or less the standard options.

What makes something 20 to 30 years old cutting edge?

[thehorrorfamilyllc]

This video is 12 years old…. Have they made any advancements in treatment?

[polirungreang]

Sir I need ur rply how much money it requires to do