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
04/15/2026
Please welcome Lissa, the newest leader of the Austin support group. Lissa is excited to join leader, Megan, to co-facilitate this group. If you are in the Austin area, Lissa and Megan look forward to meeting you at their upcoming meeting on May 30. Lissa had retrosigmoid surgery in 2023 and uses a BiCros hearing device. Lissa says, "I am available to provide support!" Welcome Lissa!
04/14/2026
Our peer mentor program, available to ANA members, brings the AN community together, providing needed support and opportunities to help one another. Contact us to find a peer match today; we’ll help connect you with new friends who truly understand the AN experience. Learn more at anausa.org/peer-mentor
04/13/2026
We have a question from a patient who is looking into captioning options. They are wondering what apps other have had success with, and in what situations they are the most helpful. It seems like a lot of options, and they are hoping for some recommendations on where to begin. Thank you, !
04/13/2026
The would like to thank Mayfield Brain & Spine for partnering with us as a Silver sponsor. Each year, Mayfield treats more than 160 patients with acoustic neuroma or neurofibromatosis (NF-2), offering all available treatment options: surgery, radiosurgery, and watch-and-wait (observation), as well as balance and facial restoration treatments. To learn more about Mayfield, visit: mayfieldclinic.com/acoustic-neuroma-care.htm
04/10/2026
Have you visited our Video Library recently? Our most recently added videos include our recent webinar on Tinnitus and AN. All videos are sorted by subject to make searching for a particular topic easier. www.anausa.org/video-library
04/10/2026
If you have given, or plan to give, to the ANA this year, you can expand your impact! Through matching gifts, many employers will give a gift on your behalf on a 1:1, double, or even triple match to the ANA. To get started, visit our donation page at anausa.org/donate and search for your company in the database. If your company is not listed, you can contact your company’s human resources department to see if they offer matching gift programs. Thank you for your continued support of the ANA!
04/09/2026
These upcoming events are open to everyone! A complete list of upcoming events, meetings, information, and registration is available at anausa.org/upcomingevents.
04/09/2026
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 submissions@anausa.org to be included in our AN Warrior Gallery! anassociation.ecwid.com anausa.org/awareness
04/08/2026
Starting marriages, building careers, having and raising young children - young adulthood can be challenging. Add in an , and things can get even more so. We have resources to help! Visit anausa.org/community/young-adult and attend our next Young Adult virtual support group meeting on April 16th - register at anausa.org/upcomingevents.
04/07/2026
Did you know the ANA offers the most comprehensive listing of healthcare providers available? Providers, are you included in this important patient resource? , are your providers on this list? anausa.org/listing
04/06/2026
The Acoustic Neuroma Association would like to thank The Mount Sinai Hospital for partnering with us as a Gold sponsor. Mount Sinai is a global leader in the treatment of acoustic neuroma/vestibular schwannoma, and their surgeons are trailblazers in using new and advanced technology to perform minimally invasive surgery. To learn more about Mount Sinai's acoustic neuroma program, visit mountsinai.org/locations/skull-base-surgery-center/conditions/acoustic-neuroma
04/03/2026
There tend to be a lot of newly diagnosed patients at the beginning of the year. To those who have been doing this for a while, any advice or words of encouragement for these new folks?
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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