Book excerpt: Acoustic neuroma is a rare noncancerous tumor, it can press on the facial nerve or brain structures or presses on the hearing and balance nerves in the inner ear. A Patient's Guide to Acoustic Neuroma book, it's very helpful for individuals affected by Acoustic Neuroma. It has an overview of the inner-ear structures affected, the symptoms of acoustic neuroma, also with details about the various treatment options available for patients and the resulting influence on a patient's quality of life. So that, patients can be armed with the most relevant information that can then be used to have informed and productive discussions with their medical provider.