Upcoming Acoustic Neuroma Events

NEW YORK CITYSUPPORT GROUP MEETING INVITATIONPlease plan to join us at the next meeting of your local Acoustic Neuroma Support Group. We welcome you to learn about the latest treatment options, to network with other acoustic neuroma patients and find encouragement and support.DATE/TIME:Saturday, April 29, 20171:00 - 4:00 PMLOCATION:NYU Langone Medical CenterSkirball Institute, 5th Floor Conference Room550 First Avenue @ 32nd St.New York, NY 10016DIRECTIONS:When you enter the building, make a left and follow signs for D elevator (through glass doors). Take D elevator to 5th floor. When you exit elevator, make a right and the conference room is in the right corner.TOPICS:Overview of Radiation Treatment OptionsPresented by Kamran Sahraker, MD, Kaiser PermanenteCaring, Sharing and NetworkingFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO RSVP, PLEASE CONTACTYOUR SUPPORT GROUP LEADER/FACILITATOR:Hazel Berman, Support Group Leader/FacilitatorPhone: 916-983-9313 or E-mail: hazelannb@sbcglobal.netThe meeting will be facilitated by Hazel Berman, a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient.Who should attend? Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.Benefits of attending a local support group include communicating in a nurturing, non-judgmental environment with others who have shared a common acoustic neuroma experience; sharing information on dealing with specific problems, overcoming handicaps and reassuring others that better times lie ahead; educating and informing each other about the latest acoustic neuroma topics of interest; and providing emotional support to all patients, both pre- and post-treatment. This helps in reducing the isolation and loneliness that many acoustic neuroma patients feel.Note:  In no case does ANA endorse any commercial product, physician, surgeon, medical procedure, medical institution or its staff.