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An acoustic neuroma (or schwannoma) is a benign tumor which manifests itself on the sheath surrounding the eighth cranial nerve, affecting the functions of the inner ear. Because many of the symptoms are also indicative of other less serious ailments, acoustic neuromas are often misdiagnosed or undetected.

If untreated, an acoustic neuroma is life-threatening, making it imperative that individuals with persistent inner-ear problems be evaluated to eliminate the possibility of an acoustic neuroma.

ANAC supports effective chapter meetings and encourages appropriate communications and interaction at them.

ANAC's Chapter Member Bill of Rights Confidentiality Statement document establishes some guidelines to ensure confidentiality at chapter meetings.

Chapters / Support Groups and Meetings

For chapter leader contact information and chapter details please contact the National Office at 1-800-561-2622 or info@anac.ca

Victoria

All meetings are held at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Bay Street Entrance, 2nd floor Cafeteria. Meeting Rooms A-B on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm.

Watch this website for details.

Courtenay-Nanaimo

Watch this website for details.

Vancouver

Contact the National Office for details.

Edmonton

Next meeting February 21st, 2010 for more details

Contact the National Office for details

Saskatoon

Contact the National Office for contacts in the area.

Winnipeg

Meetings held in conjunction with the Brain Tumour Support Groups at Health Sciences Centre, General Hospital, Room GC -3-3 every sixth week.

Kitchener-Waterloo

Meets three times a year. Contact info@anac.ca.

London

Meetings are on the first Tuesday of every month at 7-8:30 pm at the First Baptist Church, 568 Richmond Street (Kent). Watch this website for details.

Toronto

Meetings will be held every other month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the North Boardroom on the 2nd floor at the Canadian Hearing Society, located at 271 Spadina Road (Dupont subway station). Free parking.

2010 Meeting Schedule – January 26th, March 30th, May 25th, July 27th, September 28th, November 30th.

Ottawa

2010 Ottawa Chapter Meetings – January 26th, May 25th and September 28th (from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm)

Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the months of January, May and September at the Carlington Community Centre, 900 Merivale Road, Ottawa, Ontario. You can contact Martha Kutowy by email at marthak@295.ca or Nick Dinelle at ndinelle@rogers.com or by telephone at 613-831-2426.

Montreal/Quebec

Watch this website for details or call the National Office.

Halifax Chapter

Effective December, 2009 the Halifax Chapter has closed