Philadelphia, PA - Saturday, April 11, 2015

[ANA Forum Admin]

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
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, April 11, 2015
10:00am - 12:00 noon

MEETING LOCATION:
Thomas Jefferson University
Hamilton Building, Room 210
1001 Locust Street (at 11th Street, across from Alumni Hall)
Philadelphia, PA 19107
DIRECTIONS/PARKING: Visit http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/campus-map.
Parking available in basement of Hamilton Building.

TOPICS:
Yale University Acoustic Neuroma Study
The Yale University Acoustic Neuroma Study is the first causation study to determine whether
there are possible genetic risk factors that cause AN. We will be discussing this very important research
study. All eligible acoustic neuroma patients are encouraged to participate. The meeting will provide the
opportunity for the group to work together to take the survey and sample collection.

Please read important information regarding eligibility criteria and participation requirements
https://www.anausa.org/administrator/index.php?option=com_docman&section=documents&task=download&bid=331

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO RSVP,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP LEADER/FACILITATOR:
Tom Smith, Local Support Group Leader/Facilitator

The meeting will be facilitated by Tom Smith, 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.