CALIFORNIA - Los Angeles

Date:

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Location:

Joslyn Adult Center
1301 West Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA  91506
818-238-5353

Topics:

Meet and Greet
Caring, Sharing and Encouragement

RSVP:

Leah Keith at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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WEST VIRGINIA - State of West Virginia (Charleston)

Date:

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Time:

Location:

Fifth Quarter Restaurant
201 Clendenin Street - corner of Quarrier & Clendenin)
Charleston, WV  25301
304-345-3933

Topic:

Caring & Sharing with Friends and Family
Spouses, family members, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend!

RSVP:

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The meeting will be facilitated by Clarice Dalton, a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

CALIFORNIA - San Francisco/Oakland

Date:

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Time:

Location:

UCSF - Mt. Zion Campus
Cancer Research Building
Lurie Conference Room - Room S173
2340 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA  94115

For directions visit http://mountzion/ucsfmedicalcenter.org/geninfo.html

Parking is available in the 1635 Divisadero Street garage.  Call 415-444-5408 or visit http://www.1635divisaderogarage.com/dailyrate.html

Topics:

Treatment Options for Acoustic Neuroma: Microsurgery vs. Radiosurgery
Presented by Andrew T. Parsa, MD, PhD, UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery and
Igor J. Barani, MD, Assistant Professor In Residence, Clinical Research Director and Vice Chair, UCSF Department of Radiation Oncology

Caring & Sharing

Refreshments will be available.

RSVP:

Carol Most Walker at 415-889-3547 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Thomas Sattler at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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The meeting will be facilitated by Carol Most Walker, a watch-and-wait acoustic neuroma patient.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

NEW YORK - LONG ISLAND

Date:

Friday, June 1, 2012

Time:

6:00 - 7:30 pm

Location:

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group
999 Franklin Avenue, 4th Floor
Garden City, NY  11743

Topic:

Facial Paralysis & Facial Reanimation
Presented by Roger L. Simpson, MD, MBA, FACS
Partner, Long Island Plastic Surgical Group

Caring & Sharing

RSVP:

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The meeting will be facilitated by Daria Quinones, a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient.
Family members, caregivers, friends and intersted persons are encouraged to attend.

OHIO - Northeast Ohio (Copley)

Date:

Saturday, June 2, 2012

10:00 am

Stony Hill Fire Station #2
4570 Medina Road
Copley, OH  43321

Directions: From I-77 go west on Medina Rd (Rte 18).  Approx 0.6 miles from I-77, turn south on Scenic View Drive, the fire station will be immediately on your left.

Topic:

Hearing Induction Loop Technology
Caring & Sharing

RSVP:

Pat Gillespie at 330-456-6006 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

More Info:

The meeting will be facilitated by Pat Gillespie, a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

CALIFORNIA - Palo Alto

Date:

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Time:

5:30 pm

Location:

Stanford Cancer Center
2nd Floor, Rooms 2104/2103
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Stanford, CA  94305
http://stanfordhospital.org/ANgroup

Topic:

Myths and Facts Regarding Different Treatment Options for Acoustc Neuroma
Presented by Steven d. Change, MD, Professor
Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University

RSVP:

Christina Esfehani at 650-575-6990 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mark McLaren at 925-838-8175 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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The meeting will be facilitated by Christina Esfehani and Mark McLaren, acoustic neuroma post-treatment patients.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

CALIFORNIA - San Diego

Date:

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Time:

Location:

Movement Learning Center Conference Room
10636 Scripps Summit Court
San Diego, CA  92131

Topic:

Baha Hearing Device
Presented by Doug Metz, Former ANA Board Member

RSVP:

Wanda Crook at 760-315-2599 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Helen McHargue at 760-728-0309 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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The meeting will be facilitated by Wanda Crook, a physical therapist, and Helen McHargue, a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient.
Family members, friends, caregivers and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

ILLINOIS - Chicago

Date:

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Time:

1:00 pm

Location:

Evanston Main Library
1703 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, IL  60201

For driving directions or public transportation info, visit http://www.goroo.com/goroo/index.htm

Topics:

Meet & Greet
Caring & Sharing

RSVP:

Ellen Neubel at 847-971-0896 oe This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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The meeting will be facilitated by Ellen Nuebel, a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

NEW YORK - NEW YORK CITY

Date:

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Time:

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Location:

NYU Medical Center
Skirball Institute Conference Room (3rd Floor)
550 First Avenue at 32nd Street
New York, NY  10016

Directions: When you enter the building, make a left and follow signs for D elevator (through glass doors).  Take D elevator to 3rd floor.  When you exit elevator, turn right and conference room is in corner.

Topic:

Caring and Sharing

RSVP:

Lauren Goldberg at 917-547-0572 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Miranda Warren Sacharin at 646-964-4679 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

More Info:

The meeting will be facilitated by Lauren Goldberg, a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient and Miranda Sacharin, family members/caregiver of a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

GEORGIA - Atlanta

Date:

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Time:

10:00 am

Location:

Northside Hospital Doctors Centre
Ground Floor - Classroom B *
980 Johnson Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA  30342
404-851-8000

* Enter through the main lobby of the 980 building and take the elevator down one level to the ground floor.

Directions:

Free parking on weekends in the Doctors Centre Parking Deck.  For parking questions call 404-851-8797.

From I-285 going east: Exit at Glenridge Connector and turn right.  At light, turn left onto Johnson Ferry Rd.  Doctors Centre is on left before hospital. To access parking deck, turn left between two white Doctors Centre buildings.

From I-285 going west: Exit at Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd and turn left.  At fourth light, turn left onto Johnson Ferry Rd.  Doctors Centre is on the right past the hospital. To access parking deck, turn right between two white Doctors Centre buildings.

From GA-400 going south: Take exit 3 and turn left onto Glenridge Connector.  At the light, turn right onto Johnson Ferry Rd.  Doctors Centre is on the left before the hospital.  To access the parking deck, turn left between two white Doctors Centre buildings.

From GA- 400 going north: Take exit 4A and turn left onto Glenridge Connector. At light, turn right onto Johnson Ferry Rd.  Doctors Centre is on left before hospital.  To access parking deck, turn left between two white Doctors Centre buildings.

Topic:

Phonak CROS Hearing Device
Presented by Susie Fages, MS, F-AAA, Director or Audiology, North Fulton ENT

Caring & Sharing

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The meeting will be facilitated by Cindy Jones and Carol Ann Hayes, both acoustic neuroma post-treatment patients.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons aer encouraged to attend.

KENTUCKY - Louisville

Date:

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Location:

Norton Cancer Institute - Downtown
Second Floor, Suite 200
676 South Floyd Street
Louisville, KY  40202

Directions:

From I-65 South, I-64 East or West and I-71 South: From I-64 east or west and I-71 south, merge onto I-65 south.  From I-65 south, take Howntown/Jefferson St exit (136C).  Follow lanes for Jefferson St (stay in left-hand lane).  Go past light at end of ramp on Jefferson St and take first left onto First St.  Go to 4th light and turn left onto Gray St.  Go to the four-way stop and turn right onto Floyd St.  Turn right into Norton Cancer Institue valet parking area.

From I-65 North: Take the Broadway exit.  Ramp merges with Brook St.  Go to first like and turn right onto Gray St.  Go to the four-way stop and turn right onto Floyd St.  Turn right into Norton Cancer Institue valet parking area.

Topic:

Meet & Greet; Caring & Sharing
Refreshments will be provided.

RSVP:

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The meeting will be facilitated by Virginia Coffey, an acoustic neuroma post-treatment patient.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

CALIFORNIA - San Jose

Date:

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Time:

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Location:

Abundant Life Assembly
(Park on side of church for easiest access)
Campus Location: K-Hall - Behind Main Building
10100 North Stelling Road (next to Whole Foods)
Cupertino, CA  95014

Topic:

Tinnitus News: Current Facts and Treatment Options
Presented by Malvina Levy, AuD, Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California

Caring & Sharing

RSVP:

Marty Couch at 408-348-0315 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

More Info:

The meeting will be facilitated by Marty couch, a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

WASHINGTON - Seattle/Tacoma

Date:

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Time:

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Location:

Northwest Hospital and Conference Center
Cafeteria Conference Room
1550 North 115th Street
Seattle, WA  98133
206-364-0500

Directions: From I-5, take Exit 173.  Turn West on Northgate Way.  At Meridian Ave north, turn right.  Take first left onto 115th St.  Main entrance is on right.  Free parking on weekends.

For additional directions and parking info, visit http://www.nwhospital.org/aboutus/mapsanddirections.asp

Topic:

RSVP:

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The meeting will be facilitated by Barbara Shinn, an acoustic neuroma watch-and-wait patient.
Family members, caregivers, friends and intersted persons are encouraged to attend.

FLORIDA - North Florida (Jacksonville)

Date:

Time:

Location:

Mandarin United Methodist Church - Room 304
11270 San Jose Boulevard (State Road 13)
Jacksonville, FL  32223

Directions: The church is 3/4 mile south of I-295 on San Jose Boulevard.

Topic:

RSVP:

Joan Vanderbilt at 904-287-8132 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Johnny Diaz at 904-738-5063 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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CALIFORNIA - San Francisco/Oakland

Date:

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Time:

Location:

UCSF - Campus TBA

Topic:

Alternative Treatments; Caring & Sharing
Refreshments will be available.

RSVP:

Carol Most Walker at 415-889-3547 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Thomas Sattler at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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NEW YORK - New York City

Date:

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Time:

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Location:

NYU Medical Center
Skirball Institute Conference Room (3rd Floor)
550 First Avenue at 32nd Street
New York, NY  10016

When you enter the building, turn left and follow signs for the D elevator.  Take D elevator to 3rd floor.  Upon exit, turn right and conference room is in right corner.

Topics:

TBA
Caring & Sharing

RSVP:

Lauren Goldberg at 917-547-0572 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Miranda Warren Sacharin at 646-964-4679 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

More Info:

Lauren Goldberg, a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient, and Miranda Sacharin, family member/caregiver of a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient, will facilitate the meeting.
Family members, friends, caregivers and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

CALIFORNIA - Palo Alto

Date:

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Time:

5:30 pm

Location:

Stanford Cancer Center
2nd Floor, Rooms 2104/2103
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Stanford, CA  94305
http://stanfordhospital.org/ANgroup

Topic:

TBA

RSVP:

Christina Esfehani at 650-575-6990 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mark McLaren at 925-838-8175 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

More Info:

The meeting will be facilitated by Christina esfehani and Mark McLaren, acoustic neuroma post-treatment patients.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

TEXAS - Dallas/Ft Worth

Date:

Time:

Location:

USMD Hospital at Arlington - Meeting Room TBD
801 Interstate 20 West
Arlington, TX  76017
Main Number: 817-472-3400
www.usmdarlington.com

Please park in the ER entrance that faces the access road.
We will meet for lunch at a  local restuarant following the meeting.  Please join us for "Dutch Treat".

Topic:

Dental Issues Associated with Acoustic Neuroma Treatment
Caring and Sharing

RSVP:

Linda Dorasami at 817-727-2351 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Linda Webber at 972-989-1640 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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The meeting will be facilitated by Linda Dorasami, an acoustic neuroma post-treatment patient.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

DC - Washington, DC

Date:

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Location:

Boardroom
The Lab School of Washington
4759 Reservoir Road, NW
Washington, DC  20007
202-965-6600

Topic:

RSVP:

Patty Winter at 301-219-6661 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

More Info:

The meeting will be facilitated by Patty Winters, an acoustic neuroma post-treatment patient.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

NEW YORK - New York City

Date:

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Time:

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Location

NYU Medical Center
Skirball Institute Conference Room (3rd Floor)
550 First Avenue at 32nd Street
New York, NY  10016

When you enter the building, turn left and follow signs for the D elevator.  Take D elevator to 3rd floor.  Upon exit, turn right and conference room is in right corner.

Topic:

TBA
Caring & Sharing

RSVP:

Lauren Goldberg at 917-547-0572 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Miranda Warren Sacharin at 646-964-4679 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

More Info:

Lauren Goldberg, a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient, and Miranda Sacharin, family member/caregiver of a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient, will facilitate the meeting.
Family members, friends, caregivers and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

CALIFORNIA - Palo Alto

Date:

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Time:

5:30 pm

Location:

Stanford Cancer Center
2nd Floor, Rooms 2104/2103
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Stanford, CA  94305
http://stanfordhospital.org/ANgroup

Topic:

TBA

RSVP:

Christina Esfehani at 650-575-6990 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mark McLaren at 925-838-8175 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

More Info:  

The meeting will be facilitated by Chrstina Esfehani and Mark McLaren, acoustic neuroma post-treatment patients.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

ARIZONA - Tucson

Date:

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Time:

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Location:

TBA

Topic:

Treatment Options for Facial Paralysis and Tinnitus
Presented by Adi Halili, PT, DPT
Halili Physical Therapy, PC

Caring & Sharing

RSVP:

Carol Franklin at 520-722-8340 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

More Info:

The meeting will be faciliated by Carol Franklin, a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

SOUTH CAROLINA - Columbia

Date:

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Time:

12:30 - 4:00 pm

Location:

Lexington Medical Center - North Entrance
Lower Level - Classroom 3
2720 Sunset Blvd
Columbia, SC  29169
803-791-2000
For directions visit www.lexmed.com

Topic:

RSVP:

True Henderson at 803-376-6231 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Wayne Marsh at 704-882-2677 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sandra Lail at 843-884-9598 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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The meeting will be facilitated by True Henderson and Sandra Lail, acoustic neuroma post-treatment patients and Wayne Marsh, acoustic neuroma watch-and-wait patient.
Family members, caregivers, friends and intersted persons are encouraged to attend.

CALIFORNIA - San Francisco/Oakland

Date:

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Time:

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Location:

UCSF - Campus TBA

Topic:

Hearing Devices; Caring & Sharing
Refreshments will be available.

RSVP:

Carol Most Walker at 415-889-3547 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Thomas Sattler at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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NEW JERSEY - New Jersey Chapter (Edison, NJ)

Date:

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Time:

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Location:

New Jersey Neuroscience Institute
JFK Medical Center Conference Room
65 James Street
Edison, NJ  08818
732-321-7010

Directions:

From Philadelphia & South: Take NJ Turnpike to Exit 10 to Route 1 North.  On Route 1 North, at the Menlo Park Mall, exit on right to go around jughandle onto Parsonage Rd.  Go past mall and thru underpass to light at Route 27.  Go straight across Route 27.  Parsonage Rd now becomes James St and the JFK Medical Center main entrance and parking will be on left.  The Conference Center is opposite the other side of James St.  Turn right for Conference Center and parking area.

From Newark & South: Take the Garden State Parkway South to Exit 131.  Turn right off the exit onto Route 27.  At light, turn right onto James Street.  The JFK Medical Center main entrance will be on the left.  The Conference Center is opposite the other side of James St.  Turn right for the Conference Center and parking area.

Topic:

2012 Mini-Conference
Acoustic Neuroma: Before and After

RSVP:

Wilma Ruskin at 609-799-4442 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.ananj.org

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Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons ae encouraged to attend.  You do not have to be a member to attend.

NEW YORK - New York City

Date:

Sunday, December 8, 2012

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Location:

NYU Medical Center
Skirball Institute Conference Room (3rd Floor)
550 First Avenue at 32nd Street
New York, NY  10016

When you enter the building, turn left and follow signs for the D elevator.  Take D elevator to 3rd floor.  Upon exit, turn right and conference room is in right corner.

Topics:

RSVP:

Lauren Goldberg at 917-547-0572 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Miranda Warren Sacharin at 646-964-4679 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

More Info:

Lauren Goldberg, a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient, and Miranda Sacharin, family member/caregiver of a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient, will facilitate the meeting.
Family members, friends, caregivers and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

CALIFORNIA - Palo Alto

Date:

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Time:

5:30 pm

Location:

Stanford Cancer Center
2nd Floor, Rooms 2104/2103
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Stanford, CA  94305
http://stanfordhospital.org/ANgroup

Topic:

TBA

RSVP:

Christina Esfehani at 650-575-6990 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mark McLaren at 925-838-8175 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

More Info:  

The meeting will be facilitated by Christina Esfehani and Mark McLaren, acoustic neuroma post-treatment patients.
Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.