Meeting Saturday, February 21st, 2015

ACOUSTIC NEUROMA ASSOCIATION

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETING INVITATION

Please plan to join us at the next meeting of your local Acoustic Neuroma Support Group.

We welcome you to learn about the latest treatment options, to network with other acoustic neuroma patients and find encouragement and support.

DATE/TIME:

Saturday, February 21, 2015

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

NOTE:  PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE PROMPTLY AT 12:45 PM AND MEET AT THE SECURITY DESK, THE CONFERENCE ROOM IS NOT ACCESSIBLE WITHOUT A SECURITY ESCORT.

PLEASE NOTE NEW MEETING LOCATION:

Scripps Proton Therapy Center Main Conference Room

9730 Summers Ridge Road

San Diego, CA 92121

PARKING/DIRECTIONS:  See attachment.

TOPICS:

● Overview of Proton Therapy and Radiation Treatment Options for Acoustic Neuroma

Presented by Ryan Grover, MD, Radiation Oncologist

● Tour of Proton Therapy Center

PLEASE RSVP WITH YOUR LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS:

NOTE:  An RSVP is appreciated and is extremely helpful in planning successful meetings!

Wanda Crook, Local Support Group Leader/Facilitator

Phone 760-315-2599 or Email:  movementlearningcenter@att.net

Helen McHargue, Local Support Group Leader/Facilitator

Phone 760-728-0309 or Email:  foodsmarts@gmail.com

Wanda Crook, PT, and Helen McHargue, an acoustic neuroma post-treatment patient, will facilitate meeting.

●NOTE Social Media Sites

Facebook - Acoustic Neuroma Association San Diego Support Group (ANASDSG)

ANA San Diego Support Group Blog - www.anasandiegosupport.blogspot.com

Who should attend?  Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

Benefits of attending a local support group include communicating in a nurturing, non-judgmental environment with others who have shared a common acoustic neuroma experience; sharing information on dealing with specific problems, educational opportunities about the latest acoustic neuroma topics of interest; and providing emotional support to all patients, both pre- and post-treatment. This helps in reducing the isolation and loneliness that many acoustic neuroma patients feel.