The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation

The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation Dedicated to bettering the lives, medical care, and support networks of those affected by aneurysm, AVM, and other vascular malformations of the brain.

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Never forget!
09/11/2026

Never forget!

Size matters—but it is not the only thing that matters.In one UCLA study, 165 patients with 258 asymptomatic brain aneur...
09/10/2026

Size matters—but it is not the only thing that matters.

In one UCLA study, 165 patients with 258 asymptomatic brain aneurysms received follow-up imaging. Aneurysms that grew were associated with a 12-fold higher rupture risk than those that remained stable. All three aneurysms that ruptured were initially smaller than 7 millimeters.

This does not mean every growing aneurysm will rupture—or that size is unimportant. It means change over time can provide valuable information, making individualized care and appropriate follow-up imaging essential.

The facts help guide your care. TAAF stays with you through the uncertainty, the decisions, and whatever comes next.

Source: [UCLA Health](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/growth-not-just-size-boosts-brain-aneurysms-risk-of-bursting)

“I just want the old me back.”In one long-term study of 217 people who survived an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, o...
09/09/2026

“I just want the old me back.”

In one long-term study of 217 people who survived an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, only 30% described themselves as fully recovered approximately ten years later.

But recovery is not only what a scan shows or a functional score records. It can affect memory, energy, confidence, relationships, work—and the way someone understands who they are now.

That is why TAAF’s work does not end when treatment does. Through support groups, Brain Buddies, one-to-one guidance, and a community that stays, we help survivors and families navigate the life that follows.

We share the facts. We stay for what comes next.

Source: Health-Related Quality of Life 10 Years After Intracranial Aneurysm Rupture, Neurosurgery

Join the TAAF SF Bay Area Support Group at UCSF this Thursday. This TAAF-hosted, in-person gathering welcomes survivors,...
09/08/2026

Join the TAAF SF Bay Area Support Group at UCSF this Thursday. This TAAF-hosted, in-person gathering welcomes survivors, caregivers, families, and anyone affected by brain aneurysm, AVM, or stroke.

Thursday, September 10
6:00–8:00 PM PDT
UCSF Parnassus
400 Parnassus Ave., 8th Floor, Room A-808

The group is led by Marc Stiglitz, a UCSF brain surgery survivor and resilience coach.

Registration is required: **TAAFonline.org/Support-Groups**

Come when you can. Stay as long as you’re able. Leave when you must.

We are proud to announce neuro42 as the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of TAAFWalk 2026!For several years, TAAF and Neuro4...
09/08/2026

We are proud to announce neuro42 as the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of TAAFWalk 2026!

For several years, TAAF and Neuro42 have worked alongside one another as Neuro42 has advanced its portable MRI technology toward broader patient access. Their commitment to improving neurological care makes this partnership especially meaningful.

On September 27, Neuro42 will help us bring survivors, caregivers, clinicians, families, and supporters together in San Francisco and around the world.

With extraordinary gratitude to Neuro42 for leading the way.

Register: bit.ly/TAAFWalk2026

Is it really 1 in 15? Read on!A major new analysis of 162 studies found that approximately 1 in 15 healthy adults examin...
09/07/2026

Is it really 1 in 15? Read on!

A major new analysis of 162 studies found that approximately 1 in 15 healthy adults examined with modern vascular imaging had an unruptured brain aneurysm—up from 2.9% in earlier studies to 6.6% in studies conducted from 2016–2022.

Those numbers are extraordinary. But they require context.

This does not mean 1 in 15 people will experience a rupture—or that every person’s individual risk has doubled.

It also does not mean TAAF is immediately replacing the familiar 1-in-50 estimate with 1 in 15. The figures come from different study populations and methods. The new analysis estimated prevalence at 6.6% among healthy adults examined with modern vascular imaging, while its broader reference-population estimate was 3.9%. The researchers also reported substantial differences among the included studies and varying certainty in the evidence.

Until medical experts fully assess how these findings should affect public-facing estimates, we will explain the numbers—not treat them as interchangeable.

Because a statistic cannot tell you what an aneurysm means for you.

That is where individual medical assessment matters. And when the questions come, TAAF can help you understand them, prepare for appointments, pursue second opinions, and connect with people who understand.

We share the facts. We stay for what comes next.

Source: Dremel et al., The Lancet Neurology, 2026

Happy Labor Day from TAAF. ❤️
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from TAAF. ❤️

Sometimes, you don’t need advice. You just need someone who gets it.Tag your person—or send this to someone who needs on...
09/04/2026

Sometimes, you don’t need advice. You just need someone who gets it.

Tag your person—or send this to someone who needs one.

What happens when half of your visual field is gone?How does it affect driving, daily life, and the way your brain adapt...
09/03/2026

What happens when half of your visual field is gone?

How does it affect driving, daily life, and the way your brain adapts?

Join us for a special conversation with vision-rehabilitation researcher Alex Bowers, PhD, to learn more about hemianopia and the research helping people adapt.

Register to receive the Zoom link:
TAAFonline.org/Support-Groups

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An unruptured brain aneurysm has not burst. A ruptured brain aneurysm has—and the bleeding it causes is a medical emerge...
09/02/2026

An unruptured brain aneurysm has not burst. A ruptured brain aneurysm has—and the bleeding it causes is a medical emergency.

That distinction matters. So does knowing when to call 911.

But a diagnosis made before rupture can bring its own flood of questions:

What does this mean?
What happens next?
Do I need treatment?
Should I seek a second opinion?
Who can help me understand all of this?

The facts can explain the diagnosis. They cannot carry the uncertainty that may follow it.

At TAAF, we help people understand the facts, find trusted answers, navigate second opinions, and connect with people who know what this feels like.

Save this carousel and share it with someone navigating a diagnosis.

We share the facts. We stay with you for what comes next.

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