title: Importance of local support groups for acoustic neuroma and neurofibromatosis patients.
abstract: Local support groups are an important part of the support network for acoustic neuroma and neurofibromatosis patients. For many people, the local support group is the only place where they can make personal contact with other patients who have gone through a similar experience. This article specifically looks at the Acoustic Neuroma Association and Neurofibromatosis, Incorporated and describes how these organizations help individuals.
authors.affiliation: Acoustic Neuroma Association, 600 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 108, Cumming, GA 30041, USA.
authors.forename: Judy B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Vitucci
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D016518:Neurofibromatosis 2 / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000523:psychology; D009464:Neuroma, Acoustic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011788:Quality of Life; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D018434:Sickness Impact Profile; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D014463:Ultrasonography