How Did We Begin?

The Acoustic Neuroma Association of New Zealand (Inc) was formed on 21 September 1991 and grew from an interchange among patients who felt the need for a support and information network.

Why Are We Here?

• To provide support for patients (and their families) who have experienced an acoustic neuroma or other problems affecting the eighth cranial nerve.
• To give access to information for patients and family members about acoustic neuroma.
• To gather information about medical advances and after-treatment care.
• To furnish information on patient rehabilitation to physicians and health care personnel.
• To educate the public regarding symptoms suggestive of acoustic neuroma, thus promoting early diagnosis and successful treatment.
• To form a national network of local support groups.
• To increase awareness about acoustic neuroma, ANA-NZ, and the resources available within ANA-NZ.

What Do We Do?

• Provide opportunities for patients to communicate with other patients.
• Respond to members' non-medical needs.
• Provide information booklets to patients and other interested people. (A small fee is requested to cover costs.)
• Has a medical Advisory Committee consisting of medical professionals to liaise with the medical community, encourage appropriate research and advise the association on medical and scientific matters.
• Promote public education about symptoms which may indicate the presence of these tumours.

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