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.
Two ways to participate with ANAC: Registry or Membership
You don’t have to become a member of ANAC to use this
website or receive information and assistance from the
Association. We are happy to assist you in any way possible. Feel
free to use any and all of the resources contained in this
website. However, ANAC's leadership would like to invite you to
become involved, if possible, and to that end ANAC offers you two
options for participation in the organization: Registry and
Membership.
Registry
In recent years ANAC has become aware that many people
affected by AN are not members of ANAC. For example, 80% of those
attending chapter meetings are not members. Also the organization
does not have a complete database of Canadian AN patients or
details of their treatment. This limits the effectiveness of the
organization. In early 2006 ANAC's leadership decided to add a
free patient registry to help the organization to build a database
of AN patients. As we gain more information we hope to better
understand how many Canadians have been affected by Acoustic
Neuroma and how we can serve them better. Please consider
registering with ANAC.
Membership
ANAC also encourages you to become a member. By becoming a
member of ANAC you will receive ANAC’s quarterly newsletter, The
Connection, and you will have the opportunity to actively
participate in promoting the work of the organization. As you
probably understand, volunteering can be one of the most rewarding
experiences possible. ANAC provides you with opportunities to
actively volunteer with local chapters, participate in fund
raising events and have a say in how the organization operates.
You may be willing to serve as a director of the organization or
contribute your skills to any number of worthy initiatives. Your
membership dues ($36/year) and charitable contributions will help
make the work of the organization possible.
If you want to help ANAC promote early detection of
acoustic neuromas; if you want to provide information and
assistance to newly diagnosed AN patients and if you want to raise
awareness of AN overall, please consider joining with ANAC by
becoming a member.
Please print out and mail to this address OR attach and
email to info@anac.ca
Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada
Attention: Cheryl Bauer>
162 Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre, P.O. Box 68028>
Edmonton, AB T6C 4N6
1-800-561-2622
Thank you for your support of the Acoustic Neuroma
Association of Canada. We look forward to being able to continue
to serve you in the future.
Privacy Statement
The Board of ANAC advises that registry and member
information is not used for any commercial purposes and the data
is not sold. Personal information is not shared with other members
or organizations without asking permission first.
However, while ANAC has taken reasonable steps to ensure
the integrity and confidentiality of personally identifiable
information that you may provide, electronic transmissions via the
internet are not necessarily secure from interception and so we
cannot guarantee the security or confidentiality of such
transmissions.