Acoustic Neuroma Association
600 Peachtree Parkway
Suite 108
Cumming, GA 30041

About the ANA

Ginny 51218The Acoustic Neuroma Association (ANA) was founded in Carlisle, PA in 1981 by Virginia Fickel Ehr. After having surgery for the removal of an acoustic neuroma in 1977, she resolved that future acoustic neuroma patients should have easy-to-read medical materials about their condition, as well as support and comfort from other patients. With the help of her physician, she contacted eight other patients and formed the Acoustic Neuroma Association. During her decade and a half leading the ANA, Virginia contacted thousands of acoustic neuroma patients and grew the association's services and numbers. She also wrote patient-perspective articles for medical journals and spoke to patient and medical groups throughout the United States and Europe. She retired as President of the Board of Directors in 1992 and now serves as President Emeritus. 

The ANA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 23-2170836) that serves over 3,000 members including acoustic neuroma patients, family members, friends, and healthcare professionals. It is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of patients and family members of patients. Since its founding, thousands of individuals impacted by acoustic neuroma have received comprehensive and non-technical information about AN through the ANA. Information for all stages of a patient's journey is provided in our quarterly newsletters, information booklets, website, webinars, support groups, and patient education events.

The ANA is patient-founded and patient-focused.

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MISSION

The Acoustic Neuroma Association is the premier resource for the acoustic neuroma community. We inform, educate and support 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

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