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.

ANAC Membership/Registry Application Form available here

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.

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