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ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« on: March 01, 2013, 05:41:41 am »
Hi all,

Ok, anyone from the forum attending?  The past 2 symposiums that I attended (I know CherylR and others have attended MANY more than me!), we had a good Discussion Forumites turnout!

Phyl


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ANA 21st National Symposium
August 9-11, 2013
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
Sponsored by:
House Clinic and the Doctors of the House Clinic

Every two years ANA presents their national symposium for pre-and post-treatment acoustic neuroma patients, family members, friends and health care professionals for a weekend of educational lectures, workshops and panel discussions – all with leading acoustic neuroma medical professionals.  The symposium will showcase the best thinking from both practitioners and visionaries on the major issues confronting acoustic neuroma patients. 
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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2013, 08:15:04 am »
I have been to the last 5 symposiums.     The first one I went to in 2003 was in Anaheim.         I am not planning on making it this year but would dearly love to go.      I have enjoyed them all and learned something new every time.          I hope there is the usual good number of attendees.         It is a great way to learn more about ANs and even NF2.                    Cheryl R
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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2013, 06:05:54 pm »
Looking forward to attending the Symposium.  Already registered and will be going with another ANer as we will be sharing a room. 
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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2013, 08:46:14 pm »
Hi All,

Chelsea and I are hoping to go this year. This is not too far from home and is the area of all her doctors.  Actually, one of her doctors will be presenting.  He is Dr. Azizzadeh...he did her facial paralysis surgeries.  He is a fabulous person!  I'm really looking forward to meeting all of you from this forum.

See you there,
Michelle
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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2013, 07:04:45 pm »
Alas, I will be unable to attend, as that is right around the time I'll be out of state for a few months on business. :( I really wanted to go, so I guess maybe in a couple of years???
Jay
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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2013, 05:07:20 am »
May be going... depends on a couple of things, so will advise.

Michelle, would be FAB to see you and Chel again! :) :) :)

Jay, hoping you were going since you are out that way but totally understand. How dare work do that to you!!??!?!?!
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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2013, 02:27:32 pm »
Yikes!  Just saw that no one had posted on this thread since March.  I hope more people have registered by now since the early deadline for registration is rapidly approaching.

I finally made my hotel reservations and Symposium registration today ..... had to balance some other activities going on this summer before making a decision.  My husband and I will both be there so I hope to see many of my Forum friends in person there!!

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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2013, 04:32:25 am »
Clarice! YAY!!!!!!!!!!  I communicated with the ANA... there is a chance I am going as well. Stand by for updates :)  Hoping the LA gang (DavidS and all) are attending as well!
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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2013, 05:51:12 am »
Oh, wonderful!  So hope you can make it, Phyl ..... two years is a long time to go without seeing my AN friends!!!  ;D  The Forum is wonderful to meet new patients/friends who "get it," but it is an added bonus to see them in person, while learning all kinds of new things regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

We are going out a few days early to celebrate the birthday of my only remaining aunt, who will be 96 that week and lives in the LA area.  Hope we have time to reconnect with David, Nancy, and Lainie (the infamous LA Gang!), if they are not attending the symposium.

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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2013, 05:50:48 pm »
Clarice,

Looks like I'm going :)  I agree with you about hooking up with the ANA LA gang and have put a bug in David's ear about meeting up.  We have time. Barring physical issues with me, looks like I'm a go!

SO agree with you! Meeting the forum gang at the past 2 symposiums was a delight and we certainly have left our mark (and a few mugs o' grog) at each event! Here's hoping we have a good turnout with the forumites!

Phyl
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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2013, 03:41:02 pm »
Hi Phyl,

Hope all's well with you and the bloke!!--Missed having an April brunch, but hopefully this fall..

I wish there could be a symposium here in Boston--I can't imagine why not??

Take care and my best to all..

Grammy/Mary 
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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2013, 11:11:28 am »
Hi All,

Is it too late to sign up?

Mike
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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2013, 08:14:11 am »
Hi Mike,
No, it's not too late. You can go to the ANA homepage and find the link for the symposium there.

Phyl

Quote from: MDemisay on June 20, 2013, 11:11:28 am
Hi All,

Is it too late to sign up?

Mike
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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2013, 02:23:15 pm »
Clarice, looking forward to seeing you again at the symposium!

Phyl, hope to see you there, too!

Nancy
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Re: ANA Symposium - Aug 9-11 in Los Angeles
« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2013, 02:55:54 pm »
I will be taking care of my mom who is having eye surgery August 8. You all have a good time.
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