About Us
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.