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It's the social area where you can help each other on points of health and fitness and guide on how to get to treatment centres not in your area. There's ## Topics - [Anxious hello](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/anxious-hello/) - I have been referred to Addenbrooks after an MRI at ENT showed what consultant thinks is AN. I lost left sided hearing, went for a hearing test and was referred to ENT. Was saw by ENT a year later. MRI within 2 weeks and got called back for results two days later. I have a - [Fatigue becoming chronic?](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/fatigue-becoming-chronic/) - Hi all. I used to interact with other AN sufferers, on Facebook, but closed my account a year or so back for a few reasons. Attempts to start a new account in order to consult other AN sufferers has been disabled by Facebook due to a mistake I made. I suspect everyone else uses Facebook - [New to the club, seeking answers and support](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/new-to-the-club-seeking-answers-and-support/) - I'm 58 and went to receive my MRI results today and was told i have an acoustic neuroma, 2cm in size, so on the larger side. I initially suspected I had wax build up in my ear as i was struggling to hear out my right ear, especially in crowded rooms, went to get my - [Newly diagnosed seeking data](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/newly-diagnosed-seeking-data/) - Hi all newly diagnosed 1.8 in size 53 years old Trying to find data to see probability of retaining my hearing in right side after radiotherapy Any figures appreciated Thanks Richard - [Hello from Newby. Diagnosed today](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/hello-from-newby-diagnosed-today/) - Hi- I'm Bridget I'm 55 and had some weird symptoms for the last few months, with a pulsing pressure in my head, and also have tinnitus and some hearing loss on the left ear. I got my MRI scan back today and have both a pineal cyst (11mm) and a small, left sided cerebellopontine 'mass', - [3cm Facial Schwannoma - SRS 3 years ago but still growing! Anyone similar?](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/3cm-facial-schwannoma-srs-3-years-ago-but-still-growing-anyone-similar/) - I'm Layla, 33 years old. I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma in 2014 after suffering with severe vertigo, tinnitus and loss of hearing in my right ear. I also suffered with a foggy head and forgetfulness which made it difficult to concentrate and focus on anything for very long. I had these symptoms for - [Gamma knife versus surgery? Which to do? How are people doing after either?](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/gamma-knife-versus-surgery-which-to-do-how-are-people-doing-after-either/) - Hi I’m a new member. Don’t know if there’s a relevant section on this site that covers this topic? I was diagnosed 2 years ago, been on watch and wait, it’s now a fast growing neuroma (last year it was 11 x 21mm. It’s now 18 x 25. They said it’s fast growing and I - [Absolutely terrified](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/absolutely-terrified/) - Hi everybody Ive just been newly diagnosed with AN. Its quite a reasonable size at 4 x 3 cms. Also fluid around brain not draining as it should be Ive to have a further mri but with contrast this time. But ive been advised to prepare for treatment involving surgery and/or radiotherapy To say im - [Large AN](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/large-an/) - Hi I've just become a member due to a recent diagnosis of an AN. I'm a 33 year old mum to a 1 year old, teacher and wife. Relatively fit and healthy. I've recently received a diagnosis of a 36mm AN on the left side, I am already completely deaf in that ear and I - [Post SRT vertigo](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/post-srt-vertigo/) - Hi. This forum does not appear to be very active, but I wanted to reach out and see if anyone else has experienced severe vertigo after radiotherapy for their AN. Mine turned up 6 weeks after my RT and has laid me low. Some days I find it hard to get out of bed. My - [Dry eyes](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/dry-eyes/) - Hi anyone can tell how to help dry eyes , thanks in advance - [New right sided AN](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/new-right-sided-an/) - Hi, I’m a 35 year old woman and got diagnosed in December with a 7mm right sided AN I have my appointment with addenbrokes in March but I just feel my life has been turned upside down I have 2 children and I haven’t told them yet as I don’t know how to I also - [Effect on arthritis?](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/effect-on-arthritis/) - My AN was treated in a single session (SRS) at Southampton Hospital in early June. Things seem to be going well - apart from the hearing loss/tinnitus/balance issues some early fatigue and then another bout between late July & late August. Reduced motivation, reduced physical stamina, less good at decision-making, overwhelmed by crowded places, ... - [Working in an office and headphones](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/working-in-an-office-and-headphones/) - Hello I have a new office job that involves a lot of answering the phone using a headset in a noisy environment. I have an AN in my left ear that hears virtually nothing. I am currently between hearing aids at the moment (NHS won't look at my rubbish hearing aids for another 6 months - [Right sided AN](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/right-sided-an/) - Hi I’m Paul,48 from Newcastle. Been living with my uninvited guest for about 3 years but got my diagnosis about 2 years ago. Main symptoms is the damn dizziness and unsteadiness,don’t get spinning sensation so don’t suffer from feeling sick. Get headaches quite a bit and neck ache a lot,suspect this is my eyes working - [Cystic Acoustic Neuroma](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/cystic-acoustic-neuroma/) - Hi I had a CT scan in August 2022 where a cyst was found. This was followed in October 2022 with an MRI scan where it was found to be an acoustic neuroma with a cystic element. The Cyst and the Tumor are equal in size about 2.5cms by 2cm s each which overall is - [Where is everyone or anyone?](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/where-is-everyone-or-anyone/) - My best wishes to anyone who may see this, for Christmas and the year to come, I hope this finds people relatively well.......... However, I was wondering where you all are, the old forum had quite a band using it, and a lot (comparatively?) of enquiries? Even new enquirers here, have disappeared.......is that disenfranchisement with - [New to this journey](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/new-to-this-journey/) - Hi, I have recently had MRI and CT scan with contrast for suspected AN. I am now waiting for an appointment to see the ENT specialist for the results. At the moment feeling nervous about what they have found and the options for treatment (if any) will be offered. Health wise some days are not - [Best Surgeon for an Acoustic Neuroma](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/best-surgeon-for-an-acoustic-neuroma/) - Hello everyone. I found this forum and it looks like it could be of real help. 4 years ago my wife was diagnosed with an AN and, following 6-8 months of monitoring, was given radiotherapy (at Addenbrookes) to treat it. To cut a very long story short, she has suffered distessing symptoms ever since. She - [Forum info disappeared into Black hole !!!](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/forum-info-disappeared-into-black-hole/) - Hello I am a returning BANA member and have to say the forum is a shadow of what it used to be. I spoke to the BANA office when I renewed my membership and was told they were having a new system and all the old topics would be back (mine included), this has not - [Hello](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/hello/) - I have tried many times over the years to find out what is happening with the Forum, and put a post here several weeks ago. Where it is I know not? I can see no-one here from the old forum which was such a boon. Has all that been lost? All the profiles? Does the - [New Diagnosis](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/new-diagnosis/) - Hi, I only received my diagnosis of a tiny AN yesterday. It is only 5mm but I have hearing loss (i wear hearing aids), tinnitus and occasionally vertigo. So I shared it with my wife who has totally dismissed it as too minor to be concerned about. She has not even asked me how I - [Its taken awhile......](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/its-taken-awhile/) - .......to get the Forum back and get back on it...... but I find no one and nuffink :-( Where is and how is everyone? Anyone? There must be lots of news? - [BANA Awareness Day 2022](https://www.bana-uk.com/topic/bana-awareness-day-2022/) - Friday 1st July is our BANA Awareness Day. On this day, we encourage our BANA members to wear blue for BANA to create awareness of Acoustic Neuromas. From the 1st of July - to the 5th of July, you will see us offer you the chance to join medical professionals and attend support group meetings. ## Replies - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/3147/) - I really do understand what you’re going through. Living with all the uncertainty and the anxiety that comes with an acoustic neuroma is incredibly hard, and it’s something you end up navigating step by step rather than all at once. I’m honestly shocked that you were left waiting a full year just to see ENT. - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2888/) - Hello Marianna I had gamma knife in June. My fatigue has got worse since. So a worry that yours is continuing after a few years. Andrew - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2817/) - Hi Richard I hopefully finished radiotherapy in May, MRI in October to see if worked.🤞 - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2815/) - Hi Richard, i'm also a Richard, newly diagnosed today, although suspected I might have AN for since being referred for an MRI. Mines 2cm in size, so on the larger size, also on my right side. Hearing loss, very tired come end of the day and slight balance problems, mainly walking in the dark. Do - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2786/) - Hi, I had a trans lab. excision at Addenbrookes and was home 4 days later, and have had a really good recovery. If anyone wants to get in touch to discuss things further, please feel free, either through the Forum, or BANA's "Listening Ear" facility, where they will put us in direct email contact? - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2772/) - Anyone got any feedback on how the Bristol team are? My AN has recently grown so looks like I need to do something. - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2737/) - I had Gamma Knife in August '24 to treat my 23x16mm AN. If I'd been told how poorly I would be I might have opted for surgery. Beforehand I had tinnitus and barely any hearing on my left side, I was told I might have 'worsening of symptoms' but as they were very manageable, I - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2730/) - Apologies for the late reply. This is for Judith and anyone else weighing up their treatment options. I opted for surgery and am sure that was the right decision for me. Before surgery my dizziness and balance was pretty bad - couldn’t look left and right when crossing roads and couldn’t look up either - - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2639/) - Hi, I had a scan in June and was diagnosed with a small growth to be monitored every 6 months. I didnt think about it really and went for another scan in December. The results showed that it is growing slightly and I am due another scan in June this year. Somehow it registered with - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2588/) - Anyone out there? - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2537/) - Hi Layla, so sorry to read about your difficult journey especially as you have a young daughter. I had SRS in July this year, only one session, side effects have included pins and needles feeling in my mouth, lips and throat with a strange taste which others have described too. My tumour was 17mm x - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2507/) - Hi all, I'm today's newly diagnosed member! I had a 17mm 'incidental' VS discovered in December 2023 during an MRI to rule out breast cancer metastases after I reported new and different headaches to my oncology team. I was referred to neurosurgery but only got to see a consultant this week. I was fairly sure - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2496/) - Hi just read your post and wondered what option you have taken, also how you are feeling. I had the radiosurgery today so can't say anything about side effects yet, however I do feel very tired , dizzy and nauseated but hope this will all pass in the next few weeks. My AN was 16mms - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2417/) - Hi Anthony In your message on another thread you said that you have a hearing aid that sounds promising as I was under the impression that it wouldn't help even though I still have some hearing on the affected side, another thing to ask my consultant. Judith - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2416/) - Hi Anthony, Thanks for your reply. So glad to hear that your vertigo has more or less gone. I have more or less decided to opt for the RT and want to just get on with having the treatment now. Best of luck with the December MRI and to a positive outcome for you. Thanks - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2415/) - Hi, Thank you for that, I'm glad to hear (there's that annoying pun again ...) that it seems to be going well with the passing of the vertigo. Great stuff, and best wishes for December, there are more fun ways to spend an hour than in a MRI scanner, lol! - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2414/) - Hi Laurie I haven’t had my follow up MRI yet, it’s not due until December, so don’t know yet Tony - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2413/) - Hi Tony, May I ask, how is the tumour, if there at all, now? Best wishes, Laurie - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2412/) - Judith, my AN was also 16mm ( it started at 6mm 8 years ago). My specialist thought it was time for me to treat it as 1. I still had hearing in the affected ear 2. ANs tend to grow after being zapped before shrinking sometime after The RT was very simple. A single 10 - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2411/) - Hi Judith Thanks for reaching out. My vertigo has more or less gone now. I still get a little dizzy if I lie down quickly, but it only lasts a few seconds. I had my RT in December 2023 and apart from the vertigo , have had no real issues. I still have hearing in - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2410/) - Ah that's nice to know. - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2409/) - It is indeed :-) Always here..................... - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2408/) - Thank you Laurie for such sound advice. So glad to know that you are leading a full and active life now and yes this shouldn't define us or stop us living a full and happy life. I live in Bridgend South wales and have been referred to the skull based team at UHW Cardiff. Have - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2407/) - HI Tony, Would love to know how you are getting on now especially as regards to the vertigo. I haven't yet decided to go with the option I have been given which is radiotherapy. Hope you are feeling better and that it was just a temporary side effect. Thanks Judith - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2405/) - Hello, No one here could say what treatment path is best for you; that is for you, those nearest to you and your clinical team. I could fill a page here of whys and wherefores for one path or another. May I ask, where you are being treated? Do not say if you do not - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2404/) - Hi Laurie, so good to read about a positive experience. I am at the stage where I have been offered the wait and see or have radiotherapy. At the moment I am undecided as to what to do, my VS is 16mm. I did read about someone on here who had radiotherapy and is since - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2403/) - Hi, my name is Laurie and I had an VS surgically removed (translab.) a few years ago now. Being told we have a brain tumour is possibly one of the worst bits of news an otherwise healthy person can hear...no pun intended! It is, as I'm sure you will appreciate however, the best tumour to - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2402/) - Hi, I am a newbie. Just been diagnosed a few weeks ago but only saw a consultant yesterday who was lovely and has offered me radiotherapy. I am still trying to decide what to do, treatment or wait. My AN is 16mm. I think the most difficult time for me was being told I had - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2401/) - Hi Carolyn, I too have just been diagnosed after two and a half years of tinnitus and balance issues. It was quite a shock when I was told especially as I went alone to the appointment when all was revealed. I don't think my husband or rest of my family really believed me as I - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2393/) - Hi Laura I noticed by email that you had posted on this forum. As you’ve probably noticed by now it’s very underused as many members now communicate via the closed group page on Facebook instead. Facebook is not everyone’s cup of tea I know but I’d recommend joining (if you’re not a member) just to - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2349/) - Thank you for your reply, I had a call from the specialist last week and they moved my appointment forward to last Friday, they have put me on the “watch and wait” and are going to re-scan in may he believe and thinks it may have stopped growing as I’ve had it several years (the - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2346/) - Hi Letasha, You are not alone, but the feeling is understandable. I was diagnosed 14 months ago with 13mm right side AN. I am 61 y.o. I have had tinnitus for several years and felt that my hearing was declining a bit - but thought it was just part of aging and because my job - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2236/) - Thanks for the reply Dean,I’ve got my next consultant meeting in November so I’m gonna see how I’m doing by then. Trying to put off treatment because of fear of the unknown,it could make me much better but there is still that voice saying it could make me worse 😅 - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2229/) - Hi Paul My name is Dean and 6 years ago I was diagnosed with right sided AN at 15mm and placed on Watch and wait. After a few months and a couple of scans my tumour had become aggressive and started to grow and was now 25mm so I opted to go ahead with the - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2222/) - They put me on a watch and wait due to the size and location of my AN. It was found at 2mm due to it being on my balance nerve protruding into my cochlear.Two years down the line it is still small with no significant growth,just the damn position of the thing giving me issues. - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2221/) - Hi Hamish, Lois is right, Excercising, moving, challenging your balance constantly is imperative (if at times, tiresome!). The brain and it's vestibular system on the unaffected side, can be superb at compensation......IF.....worked hard to do so. When my tumour was removed surgically, I became totally SSD as the total vestibular system on that side was - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2220/) - Hi Paul, Welcome to BANA's forum. I had a largish tumour removed several years ago surgically. Could you tell us all your treatment pathway, are you on "Watch and Wait"? How do you want things to proceed? You are of course quite right, in that one's eyesight does of course have to work harder to - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2211/) - No, never heard of that one. I guess that if you are talking to a specialist, rather than a GP, then we have to listen to them don't we. In the end it's a decision that only you can make isn't it. Everything we do with these things has risks, so for me I'm hoping - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2210/) - Have you heard of anyone getting a massive dose of Gentamicin injected into their effected ear to destroy the balance nerves,my ent consultant seems to think this may help with my balance issues but reading online I’m getting mixed reviews and it seems to be a last resort treatment. Would be great to talk to - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2209/) - I think that many of us have bad stories to tell about our local GPs, my wife and I certainly have. For myself it was 6 months before I got to a hospital for further tests because my GP 'forgot all about it'!!! But once I was being dealt with by the hospitals then for - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2207/) - New to this site,diagnosed 2 years ago after a year of telephone GP appointments telling me I had an ear infection. AN has grown from tiny 2mm to 10mm (still tiny) but is located on my balance nerve,partly going into my cochlear hence very early symptoms. As I read above no historic forum discussions to - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2206/) - :-) :-) :-) - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2205/) - I think I'm only on 'Chapter One' of my story at the moment - but I will, as things progress. - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2204/) - What's Facebook? :-) - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2203/) - That is true.....but the old forum (the website has been redone) had quite an extensive correspondence over the years, which gave a huge breadth of treatment options, places and experiences. That seems to have gone, and I believe many now use facebook. Which I, for one, don't, lol!! - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2202/) - That's all good to hear - no puns intended! West Suffolk is my local hospital too......... If you feel up to it it, post a little about yourself here, to put things in context, and your watch and wait journey, it's a help to many who visit and would be apprciated I'm sure! Best wishes, - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2201/) - I have read that only about 1 in 100,000 people get an acoustic neuroma, so perhaps that is why there are so few people on here. Perhaps that's not a bad thing though? - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2200/) - It's very early days for myself. At the moment I am fortunate enough to have no serious problems at all, and mine was only picked up after a hearing test due to some hearing loss on one side only, followed by MRI scans. So I am just on the 'watch and wait' thing at the - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2199/) - Hi Richard, I hope all is as well as can be? Would you be prepared to tell everyon here about your AN journey? I had a tumour surgically removed (translabyrynthine) at Addenbrookes, who were nothing short of fabulous. At the time I was working as a paramedic, so was probably the worst patient they had!!! - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2198/) - Hi Karen New to this myself and just been diagnosed with a small AN by Addenbrookes at Cambridge. No problems myself as yet, so early days. How are you progressing? Richard - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2177/) - Hi Karen, Thanks for posting here. Have you had your follow up appointment yet? If you feel up to it, post again, tell us a little of yourself and your journey..... BANA used to have on this Forum database, details of several peoples journies that many seemed to find helpful, but they seemed to have - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2156/) - Hiya, There are several known centres in the UK, Sheffield and Addenbrookes(Cambridge) being 2. There is also an world renowned centre at Cincinatti for example. Mr Axon at Addenbrookes headed/was part of the team that removed mine, and the procedure was exemplary. Obviously in this there are many factors to consider.... If Addenbrookes is the - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2155/) - Hiya, Sorry it's taken so very long to get back to you, and get this Forum accessed, but now I've got it sorted I hope, lol!! Please please reply or on laurie@lmilton.co.uk and we'll work out what's happenning. What symptoms do you have and for how long have you had them? How was the diagnosis - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2154/) - Hi, I've eventually found the Forum again having been away (out of the country), so I'm sorry it's been so long replying to you. Could you email me on laurie@lmilton.co.uk? Was your diagnosis sudden and out of the blue because you had no symptoms, what's the background? It is a helluva shock, but what treatment - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2147/) - Hi, I am a returning member too. I had a full membership, now I am registered as a student (I am studying psychology). I remember this forum was massive and busy. I got some issues I was hoping to discuss as my nurse specialist vanished but seems like the forum vanished too. I requested to - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2142/) - Hi Laurie and Hamish, I am also a new AN sufferer with a small 6mm tumour and finding the symptoms difficult to cope with. I agree that there is a definite lack of empathy towards the diagnosis and treatment. I was told by letter and after 6 months I have yet to have a proper - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2133/) - Hi there. Sorry to hear your wife is going through this. I believe Mr Mannion and Mr Axon at Addenbrookes are considered excellent. The skull base team at Salford also have a great reputation. Sending best wishes. - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2114/) - Hi Bridget Thanks for the reply. I rejoined bana as unfortunately I don’t use Facebook. Like lots of people I have had issues using the Facebook platform so I steer clear of it. It is problematic as most groups and forums are now using Facebook etc instead of the older style forums and this is - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2113/) - Hi Dean, I can understand your frustration as a returning member to find the old forums disappeared. As a recent new member I found the lack of posts (there were none at the time I joined) confusing & disappointing. I enquired & was advised that most people now use the Facebook page. I had suspended - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2082/) - Hi Hamish, I'm really sorry to read of your journey, it does not read well. Have you been referred yet to a consultant, and if so, have you yet had a discussion (with the imaging) on what may be the best treatment or course of action for you. I note you say you are seeing - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2081/) - Hi Laurie How are you doing? I also had very little response to my post. I have a 5mm tiny AN but have tinnitus, hearing loss and vertigo. Am seeing specialist next Wednesday which I cannot wait for, as I was diagnosed and informed by letter a few weeks ago. I have a lot of - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2067/) - Hi Hamish, I can only say that exercise certainly helps me. I have exercised all of my life. When I ride the bike or row I have no dizziness. I understand this is because the body has multiple sensor points. Exercise diverts my mind so anything that is able to do that at the moment - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2066/) - Hi Lois Thanks for your reply. Glad to hear you can exercise safely. I wonder if I should get a bit fitter. I am slim but not fit. I wonder if it would help my concentration levels or relieve tiredness. Thanks again. - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2065/) - Hi Hamish, thanks for your reply. That’s good to know that Bana has been brilliant. To be honest I feel pretty isolated. I have shared it with friends who are being supportive but until I have a clear picture of what my options are the anxiety is the worst. I am keeping as fit as - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2064/) - Hi Lois, thank you for posting. I hope you are ok. It is a difficult time. I hope you are getting lots of support. BANA has been brilliant since I joined earlier this week. There certainly seems to be lots of support here. For me, as much as the symptoms are irritating, currently I feel - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2063/) - Hi Hamish, I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma 2 weeks ago size 10mmx3mm. I have right sided hearing loss, tinitus and some balance issues when walking. I am a very fit athletic person and this has hit me like an express train. I think it is normal to feel upset and anxious. I am - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2061/) - Thanks Heather. I will wear blue! - [](https://www.bana-uk.com/reply/2060/) - Hi Laurence, I hope you find this message. 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I’m running to raise funds for the British Acoustic Neuroma Association (BANA), a charity that provides crucial support, information, and advocacy for those affected by acoustic neuromas—rare, benign brain tumors that can have life-changing effects on hearing, balance, and overall well-being. - [Anne's Fundraiser](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/annes-fundraiser/) - Anne Boland Anne's fundraiser for British Acoustic Neuroma Association CIO - [Angmering Bluebell Run - 5 May 2024](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/angmering-bluebell-run-5-may-2024/) - Chad and Anna Stafford-Heinemann are taking part in the Angmering Bluebell 10 mile run on Sunday, 5 May. Their 10 miles equates to 25,000 steps each, making 50,000 in total. This is an important figure given that 1 in 50,000 people will be diagnosed with an Acoustic Neuroma. Their inspiration for running is family member, - [Marathon fundraising superstars](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/marathon-fundraising-superstars/) - A huge thank you to our four marathon fundraising superstars who, between them, have raised over £14,000 for BANA. Cathy Davis and Greig Frankland-Wilkinson took to the streets of Manchester for the marathon on the 14th April. The following week Ross McCreery ran the London marathon and Tiffany Pope the Vienna marathon. Jamie Carson, BANA bana-admin - [Greig Frankland-Wilkinson fundraiser for British Acoustic Neuroma Association](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/greig-frankland-wilkinson-fundraiser-for-british-acoustic-neuroma-association/) - So here we go again... a year ago I did the Brighton Marathon so I'm really looking forward to doing Manchester again this April. I have a benign brain tumour located between my left ear and my brain. It's slow growing but making it's way towards pushing on the brain itself so at some point - [Spring into Spring Fundraising Challenge](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/spring-into-spring-fundraising-challenge/) - To support BANA's ongoing aims we invite you to take part in this fundraising challenge. Beginning on 1st April, start your fitness journey and raise awareness of Acoustic Neuromas/Vestibular Schwannomas by completing 5,000 steps a day for 10 days! "Living with conditions that affect balance function can be challenging, but incorporating regular movement into your - [Rochelle's 30th ANniversary Skydive fundraiser for BANA Fundraising for British Acoustic Neuroma Association CIO](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/rochelles-30th-anniversary-skydive-fundraiser-for-bana-fundraising-for-british-acoustic-neuroma-association-cio/) - 30 years ago on 6th April 1994, I underwent lifesaving & lifechanging surgery to remove a Brain Tumour (Acoustic Neuroma). In the following weeks, months and years, my family and friends played a huge part of my recovery. However, alongside this support I discovered the small recently formed charity, British Acoustic Neuroma Association (BANA). - [BANA Conference 2023](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/bana-conference-2023/) - BANA Conference 2023 Saturday 14th October 9.30 am - 3.10 pm BANA supports patients and their support networks affected by Acoustic Neuromas in the UK. We invite you to join us for an informative event featuring a guest speaker from the National Centre for Radiosurgery, Mr. Julian Cahill, Consultant in Neurosurgery/Stereotactic Radiosurgery, and a representative - [BANA Awareness Day 1st July 2023](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/bana-awareness-day-1st-july-2023/) - BANA Awareness Day Virtual Support Group Meeting @10am – 12 midday JULY 01, 2023 @ 10:00AM - 12:00PM We welcome you to attend a virtual support group meeting with Host Andrew Read, BANA Fundraiser, Trustee and Acoustic Neuroma patient, who will introduce guest speaker Fiona McClenaghan, an ENT skull base fellow at Salford Royal Hospital. - [BANA Christmas Hamper Raffle 2022](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/bana-christmas-hamper-raffle-2022/) - To purchase your raffle ticket, make your raffle ticket payment via the donation button on the BANA website with your reference - Raffle tickets, your name and telephone number, https://www.bana-uk.com/donate/. Alternatively, Bank Card: telephone 01246 550011 during normal office hours. Bank Transfer: Send Payment to BANA, Sort Code 40-52-40, Account No. 00017201 *Referenced with your - [Festival of Christmas Trees](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/festival-of-christmas-trees/) - BANA are pleased to be part of the Festival of Christmas Trees again this year at The Parish Church of St Mary and All Saints (Crooked Spire), Chesterfield. The largest church in Derbyshire is in its eight-year to be filled with Christmas trees. Local people decorate the trees, charities, groups and shops, from scouts to - [BANA Conference Saturday October 15th 2022](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/bana-conference-saturday-october-15th-2022/) - [BANA Ambassador Danielle Gibbons takes on the London Marathon 2022](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/bana-ambassador-danielle-gibbons-takes-on-the-london-marathon-2022/) - Last year, Sara and I completed a 100k ultra marathon through the night with no sleep. This year, I’m running in the London Marathon, more determined than ever to raise awareness of brain tumours and vital funds for this incredible charity. Brain tumours are indiscriminate. They can affect anyone, at any age, and their - [Sara Crosland Interviewed by Jo Pavey MBE](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/sara-crosland-interviewed-by-jo-pavey-mbe/) - Sara Crosland LEJOG Jo Pavey Olympian Guinness World Record - [Summer Headline News 2022](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/summer-headline-news-2022/) - Log into your account to check out the latest copy of BANA Headline News magazine. https://bana-uk.com/magazines/ - [Jo Pavey MBE World, European and Commonwealth medalist interviews BANA Ambassador, Sara Crosland](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/jo-pavey-mbe-world-european-and-commonwealth-medalist-interviews-bana-ambassador-sara-crosland/) - Check out Sara Crosland's post on Twitter- https://twitter.com/BANAUK - [BANA Magazine September 2021](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/bana-magazine-september-2021/) - Inside this addition BANA Awareness Day Surgery During a Pandemic Support Group Meetings. - [Sheffield Careers Service Inspiring Student Worker Awards 2022](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/1608/) - The BANA staff were pleased to attend The University of Sheffield Careers Service Inspiring Student Worker Awards 2022 to recognise students who excel in their workplace and employers who help facilitate this. Julie Dixon, BANA CEO, was nominated for an Employer award and was shortlisted. Unfortunately, BANA didn't win, but Julie said, "We were thrilled - [Fantastic Fundraisers and Wonderful People](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/1592/) - BANA is blessed to have such fantastic fundraisers and wonderful people who create awareness about Acoustic Neuromas. Here Kerry Horsman-Gray takes on the Lake District Ultra in June 2022. Please show your support by wishing her the best, and if you can, please donate to her fundraising page! Donate - [Ambassador Danielle's Blog available](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/ambassador-danielles-blog-available/) - Liverpool Ladies’ Goalkeeper and BANA Ambassador Danielle Gibbons has now released her personal blog. - [BANA Acoustic Neuroma Awareness Day 2021](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/bana-acoustic-neuroma-awareness-day-2021/) - Wear Blue for BANA and tell people why - [National Lottery Funding for BANA](https://www.bana-uk.com/news/national-lottery-funding-for-bana/) - BANA has been very lucky to receive some funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. ## Magazines - [Headline News Autumn 2025](https://www.bana-uk.com/magazine/2919/) - [Headline News Spring 2026](https://www.bana-uk.com/magazine/headline-news-spring-2026/) - [Headline News Spring 2025](https://www.bana-uk.com/magazine/headline-news-spring-2025/) - [Headline news Spring 2024](https://www.bana-uk.com/magazine/headline-news-spring-2024/) - [Headline News Summer 2023](https://www.bana-uk.com/magazine/headline-news-summer-2023/) - [Headline News Spring 2023](https://www.bana-uk.com/magazine/headline-news-spring-2023/) - [HEADLINE NEWS SUMMER 2022](https://www.bana-uk.com/magazine/2073/) - [Headline News Autumn/Winter 2022](https://www.bana-uk.com/magazine/headline-news-autumn-winter-2022/) - [Headline News Spring 2022](https://www.bana-uk.com/magazine/headline-news-spring-2022/) - [Headline News Autumn 2021](https://www.bana-uk.com/magazine/2019/) - [BANA Magazine September 2021](https://www.bana-uk.com/magazine/bana-magazine-september-2021/) ## MailPoet Page - [MailPoet Page](https://www.bana-uk.com/?mailpoet_page=subscriptions) - [mailpoet_page] - [MailPoet Page](https://www.bana-uk.com/?mailpoet_page=captcha) - [mailpoet_page] ## Events - [Carers and Spouses VSG Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/carers-and-spouses-vsg-support-group/) - Hosted by Lisa Holmes - [London Face to Face Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/london-face-to-face-meeting/) - Hosted by Aarti Kumar Sudbury Golf Club Bridgewater Road Middlesex LondoN HAo 1AL - [Loughborough Face to Face Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/loughborough-face-to-face-meeting-2/) - Hosted by Jane Hull Loughborough Wellbeing Centre Ground Floor, Asha House, 63 Woodgate, Loughborough, LE11 2TZ - [Loughborough Face to Face Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/loughborough-face-to-face-meeting/) - Hosted by Jane Hull Loughborough Wellbeing Centre Ground Floor, Asha House, 63 Woodgate, Loughborough, LE11 2TZ - [Loughborough Face to Face Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/loughborough-face-to-face-meeeting/) - Hosted by Jane Hull Loughborough Wellbeing Centre Ground Floor, Asha House, 63 Woodgate, Loughborough, LE11 2TZ - [Salford Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/salford-face-to-face-4/) - Hosted by Andrea Wadeson Guest Speaker - Lyndsay Sudell, AHP/ physio for brain tumours in Manchester discussing therapy needs and social prescribing. - [Andrew Read's Virtual Support Group - Cancelled](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/andrew-read-virtual-support-group-5/) - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-10/) - Hosted by Karen Evans Guest Speaker: Alison Syms - Audiologist discussing how AN/VS affects hearing, different aid solutions and taking Q&A's. Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Dorset DT4 7TH Bring your own packed lunch 14 free car park spaces 10 minute walk from Weymouth Station - [Malvern RHS Spring Festival - Megan Dodd](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/malvern-rhs-spring-festival-megan-dodd/) - Megan is raising £2000 to build Finding Balance at RHS Malvern Spring Festival, with any surplus donated to the British Acoustic Neuroma Association - [Andrew Read - Under 40's Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/andrew-read-under-40s-virtual-support-group-3/) - [Andrew Read - Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/andrew-read-virtual-support-group-9/) - [Andrew Read Under 40's Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/andrew-read-under-40s-virtual-support-group-2/) - [Andrew Read - Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/andrew-read-virtual-support-group-8/) - [Andrew Read - Under 40's Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/andrew-read-under-40s-virtual-support-group/) - [Andrew Read - Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/andrew-read-virtual-support-group-7/) - [Iron Man - Danielle Taylor-Gibbons](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/iron-man/) - [Paul and Jenny - Walking 320 Miles Over 9 Days](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/paul-and-jenny-walking-320-miles-over-9-days/) - The route will see Jenny and Paul set off from Kidderminster to Llanbaris, where they will summit Y’wyddfa. On completion they will then walk to Brecon, summiting Pen Y Fan. On completion they will then walk back to Kidderminster. - [Simon Lloyd - Climbing Kilimanjaro](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/simon-lloyd-climbing-kilimanjaro/) - [Alyson Jaycock - West Highland Way](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/alyson-jaycock-west-highland-way/) - On May 1st Alyson will take the first steps on her challenge to walk the West Highland Way – a trail of 96 miles (well let’s round it up to 100!) raising money for BANA. - [LEEDS Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/leeds-face-to-face/) - Hosted by: Lisa & Phil Holmes John Lewis Community Hub John Lewis Store 4th Floor (next to the toy department) Victoria Gate Harewood Street Leeds LS2 7AR - [SCOTLAND Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/scotland-face-to-face/) - Hosted by Julia Barnes Dechmont Memorial Community Education Centre 71 Main Street Dechmont Broxburn EH52 6LJ - [Andrew Read U40's Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/andrew-read-virtual-support-group-2/) - [Andrew Read U40's Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/andrew-read-virtual-support-group-6/) - [Andrew Read U40's Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/andrew-read-virtual-support-group-4/) - [Carers and Spouses Virtual Support Group - Lisa Holmes](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/carers-and-spouses-virtual-support-group-lisa-holmes/) - [Buckingham Face to Face Sara-Jane Jennings](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/buckingham-face-to-face-sara-jane-jennings/) - Please contact the office for details of the venue. - [Bridget Bowen Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bridget-bowen-virtual-support-group/) - [Bridget Bowen Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bridget-bowen-virtual-support-group-2/) - [Bridget Bowen Virtual Support Group - Facial Palsy](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bridget-bowen-virtual-support-group-facial-palsy/) - [Andrew Read Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/andrew-read-virtual-support-group-3/) - [Andrew Read Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/andrew-read-virtual-support-group/) - [Great Northern Run](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/great-northern-run/) - Danielle Taylor-Gibbons - [Glasgow Kilt Walk](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/glasgow-kilt-walk/) - Emma Chegwin - [Derbyshire Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/derbyshire-face-to-face-2/) - Hosted by Laura Marshall Parish Centre 91 Sheffield Road Chesterfield S41 7JH - [Derbyshire Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/derbyshire-face-to-face-4/) - Hosted by Laura Marshall Parish Centre 91 Sheffield Road Chesterfield S41 7JH - [Salford Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/salford-face-to-face-3/) - Hosted by Andrea Wadeson Humphrey Booth Lecture Theatre Mayo Building Salford Royal Hospital 0161 206 2303 - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-15/) - Hosted by Karen Evans Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Dorset DT4 7TH Bring your own packed lunch 14 free car park spaces 10 minute walk from Weymouth Station - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-14/) - Hosted by Karen Evans Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Dorset DT4 7TH Bring your own packed lunch 14 free car park spaces 10 minute walk from Weymouth Station - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-13/) - Hosted by Karen Evans Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Dorset DT4 7TH Bring your own packed lunch 14 free car park spaces 10 minute walk from Weymouth Station30 - [Weymouth face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-12/) - Hosted by Karen Evans Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Dorset DT4 7TH Bring your own packed lunch 14 free car park spaces 10 minute walk from Weymouth Station - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-11/) - Hosted by Karen Evans Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Dorset DT4 7TH Bring your own packed lunch 14 free car park spaces 10 minute walk from Weymouth Station - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-9/) - Hosted by Karen Evans Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Dorset DT4 7TH Bring your own packed lunch 14 free car park spaces 10 minute walk from Weymouth Station - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-8/) - Hosted by Karen Evans Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Dorset DT4 7TH Bring your own packed lunch 14 free car park spaces 10 minute walk from Weymouth Station - [Bournemouth Half Marathon](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bournemouth-half-marathon/) - Our son, brother, & friend, Jacob Scanlon was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour. Claire FS (mum), Chloe Shaw (sister) Jon Shaw (bother in law), Alex Stell (best mate) Natalie Michael & Jamie Dann (close friends) are running the Bournemouth half marathon helping to raise money for BANA, to enable them to continue the vital - [London Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/london-face-to-face/) - Hosted by Aarti Kumar Blue Beetle Room St Mary at Finchley Hall 30 Hendon Lane London N3 1TR - [Derbyshire Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/derbyshire-face-to-face/) - Hosted by Laura Marshall - [Bristol Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bristol-face-to-face/) - Hosted by Arthur Renshaw The Chantry Community & Arts Centre 52 Castle Street Thornbury Bristol BS35 1HB - [Salford Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/salford-face-to-face-2/) - Hosted by Andrea Wadeson Humphrey Booth Lecture Theatre Mayo Building Salford Royal Hospital - [West Midlands Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/west-midlands-face-to-face/) - Hosted by Lisa Wright University of Wolverhampton Springfield Campus Grimstone Street Wolverhampton WV1 0JP - [Carers & Spouses Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/carers-spouses-virtual-support-group/) - Hosted by Lisa Holmes - [Charity Golf Tournament](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/charity-golf-tournament/) - Jacob Scanlon Lansdown Golf Club Fundraising Event - [Weymouth Ironman](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-ironman/) - Jack Jolley Fundraising Event - [Edinburgh Kiltwalk](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/edinburgh-kiltwalk/) - Emma, Claire and Rachel Fundraising Event - [Buckingham Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/buckingham-face-to-face/) - Hosted by Sara-Jane Jennings Squirrels Carters Lane Long Crendon Buckinghamshire HP18 9DE - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-5/) - Hosted by Karen Evans Meet & Greet 10.00-10.30am Meeting 10.30-1.30pm Bring a packed lunch, all other refreshments provided. - [Salford Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/salford-face-to-face/) - Hosted by Andrea Wadeson - Skull Based Nurse Specialist Humphrey Booth Lecture Theatre Mayo Building Salford Royal Hospital 0161 206 2303 - [Virtual Support Group for Carers](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-for-carers/) - Hosted by Lisa Holmes - [Face to Face Meeting Derbyshire](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/face-to-face-meeting-derbyshire/) - Hosted by Laura Marshall Chesterfield - [Virtual Support Group - Facial Palsy](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-facial-palsy-3/) - Hosted by Bridget Bowen - [Virtual Support Group - Facial Palsy](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-facial-palsy-2/) - Hosted by Bridget Bowen - [Virtual Support Group - Facial Palsy](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-facial-palsy/) - Hosted by Bridget Bowen - [Virtual Support Group - Tinnitus](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-tinnitus/) - Hosted by Sara Crosland - [Virual Support Group - Balance](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virual-support-group-balance/) - Hosted by Sara Crosland - [Benidorm 10K - 3 BANAmigos](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/benidorm-10k-3-banamigos/) - https://www.justgiving.com/page/three-banamigos?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL - [London Marathon - Greig Frankland-Wilkinson](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/london-marathon-greig-frankland-wilkinson/) - https://www.justgiving.com/page/three-banamigos?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL - [Manchester Marathon - Adam Hobson-Williams](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/manchester-marathon-adam-hobson-williams/) - https://www.justgiving.com/page/three-banamigos?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL - [Greig Frankland-Wilkinson runs the Brighton & Hove Marathon](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/greig-frankland-wilkinson-runs-the-brighton-hove-marathon/) - https://www.justgiving.com/page/three-banamigos?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL - [U40's Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/u40s-virtual-support-group-3/) - Andrew Read - [U40's Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/u40s-virtual-support-group-2/) - Andrew Read - [U40's Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/u40s-virtual-support-group/) - Andrew Read - [Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-8/) - Andrew Read - [Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-7/) - Andrew Read - [Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-6/) - Andrew Read - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-2/) - Karen Evans Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 7TH 10am with a welcome and refreshments, then the support group meeting is 1030-1230, followed by chat and lunch (bring your own packed lunch) 1230-130pm. - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-3/) - Karen Evans Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 7TH 10am with a welcome and refreshments, then the support group meeting is 1030-1230, followed by chat and lunch (bring your own packed lunch) 1230-130pm. - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-4/) - Karen Evans Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 7TH 10am with a welcome and refreshments, then the support group meeting is 1030-1230, followed by chat and lunch (bring your own packed lunch) 1230-130pm. - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-6/) - Karen Evans Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 7TH 10am with a welcome and refreshments, then the support group meeting is 1030-1230, followed by chat and lunch (bring your own packed lunch) 1230-130pm. - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face-7/) - Karen Evans Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 10am with a welcome and refreshments, then the support group meeting is 1030-1230, followed by chat and lunch (bring your own packed lunch) 1230-130pm. - [Weymouth Face to Face](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/weymouth-face-to-face/) - Karen Evans Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcomber Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 7TH - [VIENNA MARATHON](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/vienna-marathon-2/) - Ben Weighill - [SUP-ROAD BIKE RUN DEVON](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/sup-road-bike-run-devon/) - Ben Haresign - [Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/vsg/) - Facial Palsy - [Face to Face - Weymouth](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/f2f-weymouth/) - Karen Evans - [Face to Face - Salford](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/f2f-salford/) - Andrea Wadeson - [Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/vsg-2/) - Andrew Read - [Virtual Support Group - U40](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/vsg-u40/) - Andrew Read - [BANA CONFERENCE](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bana-conference/) - Ashover Peak District - [BANA AWARENESS DAY](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bana-awareness-day/) - [THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/vienna-marathon/) - Anne Boland https://www.justgiving.com/page/bana-3-peaks?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL - [25KM ULTRA CHALLENGE - LONDON](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/25km-ultra-challenge-london/) - Pooja Patel - [Face to Face Meeting Weymouth](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/face-to-face-meeting-weymouth/) - [Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-5/) - [Face to Face meeting Salford](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/face-to-face-meeting-salford/) - [Virtual Support Group Spouses and Carers](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-spouses-and-carers/) - [Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-4/) - [BANA Annual Conference](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bana-annual-conference/) - [Face 2 Face Meeting WEYMOUTH](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/face-2-face-meeting-weymouth/) - Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcome Ave Weymouth DT4 7TH 10am Welcome 10.30am - 12.30 - Meeting Hosted by Karen Evans - [Virtual Support Group Under 40's](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-under-40s/) - Hosted by Andrew Read - [Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-3/) - [BANA CONFERENCE 2024](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bana-conference-2024/) - Addenbrookes Hospital The Frank Lee Centre Cambridge - [Virtual Support Group Meeting Under 40's](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-meeting-under-40s/) - Hosted by Andrew Read - [Face to Face Meeting Bristol](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/face-to-face-meeting-bristol/) - [Virtual Support Group](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-2/) - Hosted by Andrew Read - [Virtual Support Group for Members, Carers and Spouses](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group/) - Hosted by Lisa Holmes - [Face to Face Meeting Weymouth Bay Methodist Church](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/face-to-face-meeting-weymouth-bay-methodist-church/) - To be added to this meeting email admin@bana-uk.com - [Face to Face Meeting Royal Salford Hospital, Manchester](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/face-to-face-meeting-royal-salford-hospital-manchester/) - Contact admin@Bana-uk.com - [VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETING for Members, Carers and Spouses](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-meeting-for-members-carers-and-spouses/) - Contact admin@bana-uk.com to be added to this meeting - [VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETING](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-meeting-4/) - Contact admin@bana-uk.com to be added to this meeting - [AWARENESS DAY](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/awareness-day/) - 10.30-11 - Introduction to Diagnosis and Management 12.30 - 1pm Use and benefits of intratympanic gentamicin 1.30-2pm Hearing Rehabilitation - [Manchester – Face to Face Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/manchester-face-to-face-support-group-meeting/) - Manchester Area support group meeting. Face-to-face support group meeting Support group meeting for Acoustic Neuroma patients and their support networks Hosted by Andrea Wadeson, Skull Base Nurse at Manchester Salford Royal Hospital Humphrey Booth Lecture Theatre in the Mayo Building. This is a support group meeting with an opportunity for social interaction, information exchange, and - [Come and join our Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/come-and-join-our-virtual-support-group-meeting/) - Virtual Support Group Meeting for Acoustic Neuroma Patients. An online support group for support and information for patients. A welcoming and supportive space for you to share your experiences and challenges if you choose to, or you can just come along to listen in to the conversation. To book your place, please contact us on - [Come and join our Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/35-and-under-come-and-join-our-virtual-support-group-meeting-3-939/) - Virtual Support Group Meeting for Acoustic Neuroma Patients. An online support group for support and information for patients. A welcoming and supportive space for you to share your experiences and challenges if you choose to, or you can just come along to listen in to the conversation. To book your place, please contact us on - [35 or Under? Come and join our Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/35-or-under-come-and-join-our-virtual-support-group-meeting/) - Virtual Support Group Meeting for Acoustic Neuroma patients 35 and Under An online support group for support and information for patients who are aged 35 and under. A welcoming and supportive space for you to share your experiences and challenges if you choose to or, you can just come along to listen in to the - [Dorset- face to face support group meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/dorset-face-to-face-support-group-meeting-2/) - We welcome you to attend a face-to-face support group meeting in Dorset. Time: 10.00-12.30 pm Location: Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcombe Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 7TH If you would like to receive further information about this meeting or register to attend, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at the BANA - [Meeting cancelled - Arnold Face to Face Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/oxford-virtual-support-group-meeting/) - BANA Face to face support group meeting is located at Arnold Library. Come along for support, information and shared experience. - [West Yorkshire Face to face support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/west-yorkshire-face-to-face-support-group-meeting/) - Face to Face, Leeds Area Support Group. - [AMNET Online support group meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/amnet-online-support-group-meeting/) - AMNET:The Acoustic Neuroma and Meningioma Network A patient lead support group for Acoustic Neuroma and Meningioma in Eastern England, covering Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk. Connected with the Skull Base Team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, AMNET was created to provide community support and resources for those diagnosed and their family and friends. This is a support group - [Virtual Support Group Meeting 2pm - 4pm](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-meeting-10am-12-midday/) - You are invited to join a virtual support group meeting for patients affected by acoustic neuromas. To attend this meeting, please register via the Eventbrite link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bana-virtual-support-group-meeting-tickets-851406408487?aff=oddtdtcreator All meetings for BANA members are FREE. For non-members, the first meeting is free, and discussions are attended thereafter; we kindly ask for a small donation towards - [Virtual support group meeting for people supporting people with an Acoustic Neuroma](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-meeting-for-people-supporting-people-with-an-acoustic-neuroma/) - Are you supporting someone who has been diagnosed with having an Acoustic Neuroma? - [Bristol, Thornbury, In person Support group meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bristol-thornbury-in-person-support-group-meeting/) - We welcome you to register to attend a BANA in person support group held in Bristol. This support group meeting is an opportunity for patients diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma to get together and share there experiences and gain information and support from others. To register to attend please contact Heather at BANA, Email, heather@bana-uk.com - [Virtual Support Group meeting with Sue Falkingham @ 10.00am - 12.00 midday](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-meeting-with-guest-speaker-kevin-harper-10-00am-12-00-midday/) - We welcome you to attend a Virtual support group meeting with guest speaker Sue Falkingham, Audiologist and Director of The Skipton Audiologist. As the former President of The British Academy of Audiology and a national representative of her profession, she's sure to bring valuable insights to the table. Sue will provide a Q and A - [35 or Under? Come and join our Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/35-and-under-come-and-join-our-virtual-support-group-meeting-3/) - Virtual Support Group Meeting for Acoustic Neuroma patients 35 and Under An online support group for support and information for patients who are aged 35 and under. A welcoming and supportive space for you to share your experiences and challenges if you choose to or, you can just come along to listen in to the - [Dorset - face to face support group meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/dorset-face-to-face-support-group-meeting/) - We welcome you to attend a face-to-face support group meeting in Dorset. Time: 1000-1230 Location: Weymouth Bay Methodist Church 32 Melcombe Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 7TH If you would like to receive further information about this meeting or register to attend, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at the BANA office - [35 or Under? Come and join our Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/35-and-under-come-and-join-our-virtual-support-group-meeting-5/) - Providing support and information for patients who are aged 35 and under - [Manchester - Face to Face Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/manchester-salford-support-group-meeting/) - Hosted by Andrea Wadeson, Skull Base Nurse at Manchester Salford Royal Hospital - [Virtual Support Group Meeting for Acoustic Neuroma Patients @7pm](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/35-and-under-come-and-join-our-virtual-support-group-meeting-5-206/) - Providing support and information for patients - [Romford Area Support Group Meeting - Postponed](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/romford-area-support-group-meeting/) - This meeting has been postponed. A face-to-face support group meeting will be held in Romford, Essex, @2 pm - 4 pm Address: Paines Brook Court, 14 Paines Brook Way, Romford, Essex, RM3 9JN Refreshments will be available. To register your attendance, please get in touch with us here at BANA, Email admin@bana-uk.com or telephone - [Oxford - Virtual support group meeting @10am](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/oxford-virtual-support-group-meeting-3/) - Virtual support group meeting for Acoustic Neuroma patients. You can attend this meeting to share experiences and listen to others that have been diagnosed with an Acoustic neuroma. You may have been recently diagnosed, would like to talk about signs and symptoms and challenges you are facing or would like to discuss treatment options. Please - [BANA Conference 2023](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bana-conference-2022/) - We would like to invite you to attend the BANA conference 2022. Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Start time: 9.30 am End Time: 3.30 pm The conference will welcome supportive information and stalls, guest speakers, research, and a patient experience. Tickets prices: Members: £5 Non-members £12 Tickets orders can be placed via the BANA office by - [BANA Awareness Day Virtual Support Group Meeting @10am - 12 midday](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bana-awareness-day-no-1-2/) - We welcome you to attend a virtual support group meeting with Host Andrew Read, BANA Fundraiser, Trustee and Acoustic Neuroma patient, who will introduce guest speaker Fiona McClenaghan, an ENT skull base fellow at Salford Royal Hospital. BANA Awareness Day July 1st 2023 – We will wear Blue for BANA to raise awareness. How to - [West Midlands Virtual Support Group Meeting with guest speaker @10am](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/west-midlands-virtual-support-group-meeting-with-guest-speaker/) - Virtual support group meeting taking place on Friday 22nd September 2023 @ 10 am With Guest Speakers TBC Everyone welcome - [Virtual Support Group Meeting with Guest Speaker](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-meeting-with-guest-speaker/) - Virtual support group meeting 10 am - 12 midday Guest Speaker - Sue Falkingham, Audiologist and Hearing Therapist with a specialism in adult hearing aid rehabilitation and Director of The Skipton Audiologist. Sue's presentation will include a Q&A on hearing and the technology available. To register your attendance to this online Zoom meeting, please get in - [Uttoxeter Face to face support group meeting @10am](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/uttoxeter-face-to-face-support-group-meeting/) - Face facing support group meetings for acoustic neuroma patients and their support networks. Location - Waitrose, Trinity Rd, Uttoxeter, ST14 8 AQ For further details or to be added to the attendance list for this meeting please contact the BANA office - 01246 550011 or email - admin@bana-uk.com - [Virtual Support Group Meeting 2pm -4pm](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-meeting-3/) - Virtual support group meeting for Acoustic Neuroma patients. You can attend this meeting to share experiences and listen to others that have been diagnosed with an Acoustic neuroma. You may have been recently diagnosed, would like to talk about signs and symptoms and challenges you are facing or would like to discuss treatment options. Please - [Devon and Exeter Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/devon-and-exeter-support-group-meeting/) - Face to Face support group meeting located at the Force Centre. Guest Speaker, Dave Castle, Tai Chi instructor, will lead the group in exploring tools/practices for self-healing/care. For more details or to be added to the attendance list for this meeting, please get in touch with BANA, Email at admin@bana-uk.com or by telephone at 01246 - [Wales Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/wales-virtual-support-group-meeting/) - Virtual support group meeting for acoustic neuromas and their support networks living in Wales/Cardiff or surrounding areas. With Guest Speaker Sam Holliday, Centre Head at Maggies Centre Cardiff. Sam will speak about 'Fatigue Management'. Everyone welcome Contact the BANA office to be added to the attendee list via Email:admin@bana-uk.com or Telephone: 01246 550011 - [South Wales - Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-meeting-with-nurse-rachel-perkins/) - Cardiff Support group meeting - [Belfast group Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-meetings-speaker-tbc/) - We are pleased to introduce a volunteer from Hearing link Northern Ireland who will talk about the services and support available. - [Bristol - Portishead Support group meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bristol-support-group-meeting/) - Bristol support group meeting held in a member home in Portishead on Saturday 5th November from 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm. For BANA members only. For more details, please Heather at BANA, Email - heather@bana-uk.com or telephone at 01246 550011 - [Virtual Northern Ireland Area Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-northern-ireland-area-support-group-meeting-2/) - Online support group meeting Virtual, Find Us On Google Maps Northern Ireland Support Group Meeting Virtual meeting via zoom Please come and join us! Opportunity for acoustic neuroma patients and their support networks to listen and share experiences.For more details or to attend this meeting please email Heather, heather@bana-uk.com or telephone 01246 550011 - [35 and Under? Come and join our Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/35-and-under-come-and-join-our-virtual-support-group-meeting/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec laoreet nibh ac nunc dapibus facilisis. Nunc vel leo nunc. Donec non est elit. Suspendisse posuere ligula sit amet orci imperdiet feugiat. - [London Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/london-virtual-support-group-meeting/) - Virtual support group meeting for acoustic neuroma patients and their support networks living in London and surrounding areas. If you would like to attend this virtual meeting, please contact the BANA office to register your attendance, Email: admin@bana-uk.com or telephone: 01246 550011 - [Edinburgh Area Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/edinburgh-area-group-meeting/) - We are pleased to re-launch the support group meeting for BANA members living in and around Edinburgh - [BANA – FREE Webinar plus Q&A](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bana-acoustic-neuroma-awareness-day-no-2-2/) - Acoustic Neuroma Awareness Day No.2 Please come and join our free and accessible webinar at 10 am. Julie Dixon BANA CEO is pleased to introduce - Helen Martin Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist. Facial Palsy Service, Helen will present ‘Facial Palsy and Facial Rehabilitation after Vestibular Schwannoma removal’ Link to the webinar - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KStP_ZLQSfCs8Nv-jvVaAA BANA Awareness day - [Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-meeting/) - Virtual Support Group Meeting - Everyone is welcome Virtual Find Us On Google Maps Virtual support group meeting from 2pm - 4pm For patients and their support networks. Share experiences about all these acoustic neuroma related concerns Please join us! For further details about attending this virtual support group from the comfort of your home - [Belfast group Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/belfast-group-virtual-support-group-meeting-2/) - Belfast Virtual Support Group meeting Virtual, Find Us On Google Maps Support group meeting for acoustic neuroma patients and their support networks. If you would like to receive an invitation to join this virtual support group meeting please contact the BANA office, 01246 550011 or email admin@bana-uk.com - [35 and Under? Come and join our Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/35-and-under-come-and-join-our-virtual-support-group-meeting-4/) - Virtual Support Group Meeting for Acoustic Neuroma patients 35 and Under Find Us On Google Maps Virtual Support Group Meeting for Acoustic Neuroma patients 35 and Under. An online support group providing support and information for patients who are aged 35 and under. A welcoming and supportive space for you to share your experiences - [Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/virtual-support-group-meeting-2/) - Greater London Virtual Area Support Group Virtual, Find Us On Google Maps Virtual support group meeting from 10.00 am until 12 midday In attendance – Andrea Wadeson, Skull base Nurse from Salford Royal Hospital Andrea will be kindly on hand for Q&A during the meeting. For patients and their support networks. Share experiences about all - [35 and Under? Come and join our Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/35-and-under-come-and-join-our-virtual-support-group-meeting-2/) - Virtual Support Group Meeting for Acoustic Neuroma patients 35 and Under Find Us On Google Maps Virtual Support Group Meeting for Acoustic Neuroma patients 35 and Under. An online support group providing support and information for patients who are aged 35 and under. A welcoming and supportive space for you to share your experiences and - [Belfast group Virtual Support Group Meeting](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/belfast-group-virtual-support-group-meeting/) - Belfast Virtual Support Group meeting Virtual, Find Us On Google Maps Support group meeting for acoustic neuroma patients and their support networks. If you would like to receive an invitation to join this virtual support group meeting please contact the BANA office, 01246 550011 or email admin@bana-uk.com - [BANA - Acoustic Neuroma Awareness Day No.2](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bana-acoustic-neuroma-awareness-day-no-2/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec laoreet nibh ac nunc dapibus facilisis. Nunc vel leo nunc. Donec non est elit. Suspendisse posuere ligula sit amet orci imperdiet feugiat. - [BANA Awareness day No.1](https://www.bana-uk.com/event/bana-awareness-day-no-1/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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