We provide national and local support networks for those affected by acoustic neuroma and strive to be a resource for health care professionals treating AN
OUR VISION
To continually improve the lives of Acoustic Neuroma patients and their families through communication, support, innovation and partnerships with the medical community. OUR VALUES
• Respect: to honor the needs and privacy of acoustic neuroma patients
• Professionalism: to maintain high ethical standards at all times
• Objectivity: to remain free of bias in everything we do
• Patient Centricity: to place the patient and their community at the forefront of all ANA efforts
04/01/2026
Please welcome Lauren, the newest leader of the Tucson support group. Lauren is excited to help with this group and joins other long-time leaders, Tricia and Carol. The Tucson group has been meeting regularly since 2004 and recently had their largest in-person meeting since 2020. Lauren had translab surgery for a large acoustic neuroma in 2021. She attended several support group meetings when the current leaders encouraged her to volunteer and help with the group. Lauren says, "I want to offer support to members of my community on their journey with acoustic neuroma. . . the stories of others resonates with me in a way that makes me want to interact." Welcome Lauren!
03/31/2026
It doesn't just cover our cars and make us sneeze. Pollen can cause problems for hearing and hearing aids. Read more at betterhearing.org/newsroom/blogs/pollen-season-tips-for-hearing-health-and-hearing-aids1/. , any additional tips for dealing with this seasonal issue?
03/30/2026
The ANA would like to thank Duke Health for partnering with us as a Bronze sponsor. Duke's team of AN experts is a multifaceted group of specialists who regularly treat acoustic neuroma and work to maximize the quality of life during and after treatment.
To learn more about their AN program, visit dukehealth.org/treatments/ear-nose-and-throat/acoustic-neuroma
03/30/2026
Our educational booklets are free to ANA members - the electronic versions are available for download in the member section, or contact us to request a print version. If you are not currently an ANA member, consider joining today or order booklets for a small fee at www.anausa.org/shop
03/27/2026
2026 is coming May 10 - 16th! Please plan to join us for a week of education, awareness, and support. You can order your 2026 t-shirts now and send in your pics to be included in our AN Warrior Gallery! anassociation.ecwid.com anausa.org/awareness
03/27/2026
Recently diagnosed? Did you know that the ANA offers complimentary temporary memberships and patient information kits to anyone who registers on our website? Visit anausa.org/patient-kit to get yours.
03/26/2026
Are you on the ANA mailing list? Join now to stay connected and informed. Receive the latest AN news and up-to-date information about important meetings and events. anausa.org/mailing-list. You can also resubscribe at anausa.org/resubscribe
03/25/2026
These upcoming events are open to everyone! A complete list of upcoming events, meetings, information, and registration is available at anausa.org/upcomingevents.
03/24/2026
Thank you to Glenn Schweitzer of Rewiring Tinnitus for your time and expertise! The recording of this presentation is now available in our video library at anausa.org/video-library and in our member webinar library at anausa.org/member-login.
03/24/2026
We would like to thank Virginia Mason Franciscan Health for partnering with us as a bronze sponsor. Their multidisciplinary team includes neurology, neurosurgery, and radiation oncology, as well as vestibular therapists and audiologists. To learn more about their acoustic neuroma program, please visit vmfh.org/our-services/center-for-neurosciences-spine
03/23/2026
Everyone is welcome to join us for this upcoming webinar. Glenn Schweitzer of Rewiring Tinnitus will present. Information and registration are available at anausa.org/upcomingevents.
03/20/2026
Please welcome Megan, leader of the ANA's newest support group in Austin, Texas. Megan had retrosigmoid surgery for a large acoustic neuroma in 2023. She organized a Community Connections meeting in her area last fall. It was so successful that she decided to form the Austin group to meet regularly and share experiences. Megan says, "an AN diagnosis can be very isolating, and only those who have experienced it can truly understand." Welcome Megan!
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The Acoustic Neuroma Association was founded in Carlisle, PA in 1981 by Virginia Fickel Ehr. She found no patient information or patient support available when she had surgery for the removal of an acoustic neuroma in 1977. She resolved that future acoustic neuroma patients should have easy-to-read medical material about their condition and support and comfort from each other.
With assistance from a number of leading surgeons and patient volunteers, ANA was incorporated in 1981 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The patient-focused organization now serves nearly 5,000 members including acoustic neuroma patients, family members, friends, and health care professionals providing information regarding all treatment types.
Mission
The Acoustic Neuroma Association, the premier resource to the Acoustic Neuroma community, informs, educates and supports those affected by Acoustic Neuroma brain tumors.
Vision
To continually improve the lives of Acoustic Neuroma patients and their families through communication, support, innovation and partnerships with the medical community.
Values
Respect: to honor the needs and privacy of acoustic neuroma patients
Professionalism: to maintain high ethical standards at all times
Objectivity: to remain free of bias in everything we do
Patient Centricity: to place the patient and their community at the forefront of all ANA efforts
