Acoustic Neuroma Support Groups

These meetings are for those who have been diagnosed with acoustic neuroma (a rare, benign brain tumor affecting the 8th cranial nerve). Attendees can ask questions, explore treatment options, and discuss coping strategies with other patients and clinical experts.
The group meetings are free of charge. Patients, family members, caregivers, healthcare professionals and interested persons are welcome to attend..

There are over 50 ANA support groups across the United States. Visit this webpage to find a support group near you.

Group facilitated by peers.

volunteers@ANAUSA.org

Specialty Support Groups

Aftercare Support Group – Bonny Lally – (410) 660-1259 – bdaymusic@gmail.com
Caregiver Support Group – Sara Wasserman – (928) 301-8761 – artspeaks10@hotmail.com
Facial Paralysis Support Group – Tara Paul – volunteers@anausa.org
Headaches (Pre-Treatment) – Ken Posner – (248) 464-0808 – kennyposner@gmail.com
Headaches (Post-Treatment) – Agnes Garino – (314) 610-9259 – algarino@sbcglobal.net
Musicians with AN – Stefanie Batson-Martin – (407)493-7095 – floridaswimmer14@aol.com
Newly Diagnosed / Pre-Treatment – Chad Nye – (407) 496 – 8357 – chadnye@gmail.com
Regrowth Support Group – Miranda Sacharin – (925) 297 – 9435 – m.sacharin@gmail.com
Young Adults Support Group – Emily Truell – (920) 229-5201 – anayoungadults@gmail.com
                                                    Michelle Nemeth – (703) 772-7114 –  michelle.f.nemeth@gmail.com

Support Groups by State

If there is not a group in your area and you would like to start one, contact us.

AZ – Phoenix
Leader: Tracy Denmark Schwimmer
602-561-1855
marcschwim@aol.com

AZ – Tucson
Leader: Tricia Jennings
520-825-9845
azchipster@gmail.com

Leader: Carol Franklin
520-490-5035
…

CA – Los Angeles
Leader: Leah Keith
leahkeith@me.com

Leader: Kimberly Ary
kimberly.ary3@gmail.com

CA – Palo Alto
Leader: Christina Esfehani
650-575-6990
esfehani@yahoo.com

Co-Leader: Mark McLaren
925-838-8175

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CA – Sacramento
Manager of Volunteer Programs
770-205-8211
volunteers@anausa.org

CA – San Diego
Leader: Helen McHargue
760-728-0309
foodsmarts@gmail.com
Leader: Margaret Briggs
619-500-6141
…

CA – San Francisco/Oakland
Leader: Carol Most Walker
415-889-3547
crmost@icloud.com

Co-Leader: Thomas Sattler
415-987-9489
…

CO – Denver
Leader: Ginnie Ferraro
303-469-6391
ginnietennis@hotmail.com

DC – Washington, DC
Leader: Allison Shaffer
301-279-9166
akgshaffer@gmail.com

Co-Leader: Michelle Nemeth
703-772-7114

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FL – Jacksonville
Leader: Dyanne Hughes
904-624-0940
dyhughes55@comcast.net

GA – Atlanta
Leader: Meredith Daly
678-525-1941
meredith@meredithdaly.com

IL – Chicago
Leader: Leah Jenks
708-954-7774
leahgjenks@gmail.com

KY – Louisville
Leader: Kathy Gardner
502-593-9224
kathyc0407@aol.com

MI – Michigan
Rick May
734-812-8054
rmay726@gmail.com
Meets in W. Bloomfield

MN – Minneapolis/St. Paul
Leader: Laura Ferenci
612-501-2248
lkferenci@gmail.com

Leader: Steven Blons
612-925-5926
…

MO – Columbia
Leader: Carol Gardner
573-690-3296
carolhgardner@gmail.com

MO – St. Louis
Leader: Phyllis Trulock
314-822-3221
ptru20@yahoo.com

NC – North Carolina
Leader: Stewart Binder
919-624-3256
marylandterp.888@gmail.com

Leader: Lisa Fisher
412-996-2386…

NH – Lebanon
Shannon M. Bagley
shannon.m.bagley@hitchcock.org
603-650-8123

Manager of Volunteer Programs…

NJ – South
Leader: Iryna Mosendz
609-705-6623
lutirinas@gmail.com

NY – Albany-Mid Hudson
Leader: Tracey Collins
581-382-3283
Tracey.Collins6273@gmail.com

NY – New York City
Leader: Miranda Warren Sacharin
925-297-9435
m.sacharin@gmail.com

OH – Cincinnati/West Chester
Leader: Alice Wedding
513-315-2341
aj2mydad@yahoo.com

OH – Cleveland/NE Ohio
Leader: Sandy Hadgis
440-213-3577
sjhadgis@gmail.com

OR-Portland
Leader: David Noyes
Phone 503-419-7418
Email: dcnoyes@comcast.net

PA – Allentown
Leader: Emily Praeter
513-265-1350
elpraeter@gmail.com

PA – Philadelphia
Marya Camilleri
mc.ana.philly@gmail.com

PA – Reading
Leader: Nancy Graffius
610-939-9114
ngraffius@comcast.net

SC – Columbia
Leader: Ricky Roberson
843-814-2027
rickynumber31@gmail.com

SE New England
Leader: Tony DiBella
401-523-9467
ajd@orgtransitions.com

TN – Nashville
Leader: Lauren Vaden
615-232-4929
tarheelbluesy@gmail.com

TX – Dallas/Ft. Worth
Leader: Laura Spence
972-974-1516
lauraspencetx@gmail.com

Co-Leader: Linda Dorasami
817-244-0615
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TX – Houston
Leader: Laurie Reid
713-503-2788
lauriegailreid@outlook.com

VA – Roanoke
Leader: Johnny Diaz
904-738-5063
johnny.diaz@yahoo.com

WI – Milwaukee
Judy Jones
414-491-6249
jjonescurran539@gmail.com