San Diego/La Jolla, CA - Saturday, May 16, 2015

[ANA Forum Admin]

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETING INVITATION

Please 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, May 16, 2015
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE NEW MEETING LOCATION:
San Diego Public Library - La Jolla-Riford Branch
7555 Draper Avenue at Pearl Street
La Jolla, CA 92037

TOPICS:
Making the Most of your Helath Care Visits
Strategies for Selecting a Medical Professional
Questions to Ask Before, During and After Treatment
Caring and Sharing

When initially diagnosed, few patients have a clear idea of where to turn in their selection of a qualified medical
professional for treatment of their tumor or the questions to ask. Please join us for a group discussion to help
prepare you for your acoustic neuroma journey and feel more confident int he treatment you choose, as well as
specialists that can provide post-treatment therapies and rehabilitation. We will also discuss tips to help you make
the most of your doctor appointments, so you can be actively engaged and communicate effectively with your health
care team.

TO RSVP, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS:
Wanda Crook, Local Support Group Leader/Facilitator
Helen McHargue, Local Support Group Leader/Facilitator

Wanda Crook, PT, and Helen McHargue, an acoustic neuroma post-treatment patient, will facilitate meeting.

NOTE Social Media Sites
Facebook - Acoustic Neuroma Association San Diego Support Group (ANASDSG)
ANA San Diego Support Group Blog - www.anasandiegosupport.blogspot.com

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, educational
opportunities 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.

[brianharte]

My wife and I will attend. Where exactly do we RSVP?

[ANA Forum Admin]

Hi brianharte,

Thanks for your interest in the San Diego local support group - glad that you and your wife will be able to attend!

Here is a link to ANA website, with meeting detail information, including contacts for the San Diego Local Support Group Leaders:
https://www.anausa.org/finding-support-overview/support-groups/scheduled-meetings/26-menu-articles/support-groups/364-san-diego-ca-support-group-infohttp://

I hope this is helpful -

Melanie Hutchins
ANA Local Support Group Coordinator

[brianharte]

Great meeting. Thank you ANA.
I hope all in attendance feel a little more comfortable about their future.
This stuff isn't easy at all, but we can get through it.