We are so grateful for our members! Whether they’ve recently joined us or have been part of our community for years, members play a significant role in helping the ANA continue as the premier resource for acoustic neuroma patients. Membership today helps patients in the days, weeks, months, and years to come.

For Brain Tumor Awareness Month, the ANA is providing an opportunity for everyone to experience a handful of the benefits usually reserved for our members. Throughout May, we’ll make available a selection of member resources, including webinars, Notes newsletter articles, our Q&A video library, informational booklets, and our peer mentor program.

Gene Therapy: A Potential Treatment Option for Vestibular Schwannoma (pdf)
Michael J. McKenna, M.D., and Kathleen Reape, M.D. 
Akouos, Inc.
as printed in the March 2025 issue of Notes 

Webinars:

Thursday, May 8th - 2 pm ET
Dr. Esther Vivas and Dr. Kelley Dwyer of Emory Healthcare will present:
Cochlear Implantation Post Acoustic Neuroma Resection
No need to register. This pre-recorded presentation will be released on the ANA Facebook page,
in the ANA video library, and in the ANA member webinar library. 

Thursday, May 22nd - 12 pm ET
Dr. Ben Strickland and Dr. Peter Dixon of MUSC will present:
Maximizing Hearing Outcomes in Acoustic Neuroma Treatment: What Patients Should Know
This presentation is being rescheduled. Stay tuned for new day/time and registration link.

Q&A with Providers:

Along with the benefits of membership, we’ll also be sharing why membership is important. Please take a moment to print, fill out the ‘Why I’m an ANA Member…’ prompt below, snap a picture, and send it to us through communications@anausa.org. We're excited to share these personal messages here and on our social media throughout the month. 

If you have any questions about membership, please contact Matthew Balte, Membership Manager, at: matthewbalte@anausa.org.

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Ronson - I am an ANA member to make sure newly diagnosed patients and caregivers get the support they need.

Dave - I am an ANA member to help everyone that is dealing with the effects of an AN (Patients, Caregivers, Family and Friends) get the resources they need to improve their AN outcome.

Cheryl - I am an ANA member because I found so much valuable information about acoustic neuroma when I was diagnosed. ANA helped me make the right decision for me for treatment.

Robin - I am an ANA member because I was fortunate to have a doctor who told me about the ANA when he delivered my diagnosis. The resources that ANA provides to newly diagnosed patients were invaluable to me as I navigated treatment options. Post treatment I continue to be involved with the ANA to give back to the ANA community. I also benefit from continuing research and networking opportunities.

Randy - I am an ANA member because information is power! ANA has the most helpful information that gives me power to deal with my Acoustic Neuroma!

Emily - I am an ANA member to pay it forward and help other AN Warriors like the ANA helped me on my journey.

Kathy - I am an ANA member for the crucial support and reliable information. Facing a rare diagnosis, their patient-focused education and resources are vital for navigating my AN journey.