Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - Saturday, April 30, 2016

[ANA Forum Admin]

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
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 30, 2016
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

MEETING LOCATION:
Southdale Library - Ethel Berry Room
7001 York Avenue, South
Edina, MN 55435

MAP/DIRECTIONS
http://www.hclib.org/about/locations/southdale

TOPICS:
Treatment Approaches for Acoustic Neuroma and Hearing Options after Surgery
Presented by Tina C. Huang, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and neck Surgery
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Caring & Sharing

We will have pizza and finger food potluck – if you wish to bring something,
the library requires commercially prepared food only.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO RSVP,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS/FACILITATORS:
Tim Gray, Support Group Leader/Facilitator
Steve Blons, Support Group Co-Leader/Co-Facilitator

The meeting will be facilitated by Tim Gray, an acoustic neuroma post-treatment patient, and
Steve Blons, an acoustic neuroma watch and wait 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.