What is NF?

"Neurofibromatosis encompasses a set of distinct genetic disorders that cause tumors to grow along various nerve endings. Basically, Neurofibromatosis causes tumors to grow anywhere in the body. There are different Types of Neurofibromatosis: Neurofibromatosis type 1, Neurofibromatosis type 2, and Schwannomatosis (which is a rare form) "

There is NO know cure for neurofibromatosis and it is not a well known disorder so spreading awareness is super important!

go to this website to look more into this genetic disorder

http://www.ctf.org/Learn-About-NF/What-Is-NF.html

- kara

Introduction post

Hello!

My name is Kara  and I'm glad you have stumbled upon this blog! Twice a week i am going to be making new posts to inform you about the genetic disorder called Neurofibromatosis (NF) in the hopes to spread awareness around and educate you about it. So keep checking in to this page in order to learn more about Neurofibromatosis!

- kara