Alpha Surgical Group

  Facial nerve cancer is a rare but serious condition that can affect the nerves responsible for facial movement and expression. The facial nerve helps us smile, blink, and make different expressions. When a tumor grows on or around this nerve, it can cause weakness, pain, or paralysis on one side of the face. At Alpha Surgical Group , located at 9735 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA , our expert surgeons provide advanced and compassionate care for people facing facial nerve cancer . What is Facial Nerve Cancer? Facial nerve cancer happens when abnormal cells grow in or around the facial nerve , often inside the parotid gland (a major salivary gland near the ear). Sometimes, these cancers start as parotid gland tumors and spread to the facial nerve. Common types of tumors that can affect this area include: Adenoid cystic carcinoma Mucoepidermoid carcinoma Acinic cell carcinoma These cancers can press on or invade the facial nerve, leading to n...