Welcome to AVM Survivors Network. Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are defects of the circulatory system that are generally believed to arise during embryonic or fetal development or soon after birth. Although AVMs can develop in many different sites, those located in the brain or spinal cord can have especially widespread effects on the body.

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What are the signs and symptoms of AVM? Can an AVM be cured? How do you fix an AVM? How long can you recover from AVM? What are the treatment options of AVM?
Know more of these details and options from this section.

Join the AVM discussion forum for patients, friends and families affected with AVM.
We love to hear your stories and information about treatments, symptoms and side effects.

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Our mission at Ben’s Friends is to ensure that patients living with rare diseases or chronic illnesses, as well as their caregivers, family, and friends, have a safe and supportive place to connect with others like them

While brain AVM's are the most common type discussed there there are others. If you wish us to add a category please contact modsupport@bensfriends.org Please help start the discussion with your story and questions.

Wheres my Group? The new format didn't allow the old groups to come over complete. We have made a listing of the Regional groups that were active in the last 6 months so you can reconnect with your old friends and post your regions activities and meetings

Anyone whose life has been touched by a rare disease is welcome in a Ben’s Friends community. Most of our members are patients, but we have spouses and parents, besties and caregivers here as well.