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PLEASE VOTE FOR MY PHOTO ENTRY! (NF)

Posted by: Anne on: April 9, 2009

PLEASE VOTE FOR MY PHOTO ENTRY! DONT WORRY ABOUT THE PREVIOUS ONE, BECAUSE THIS ONE IS DOING BETTER! IT IS ALREADY RANKED NUMBER 19, AFTER 2 DAYS. WITH YOUR HELP AND YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS VOTING FOR MY PHOTO ENTRY, IT COULD WIN! IT IS EASY! JUST PRESS THE GREEN BUTTON! THANK YOU [...]

Children’s Tumor Foundation

Posted by: Anne on: December 9, 2008

What is Neurofibromatosis?
Neurofibromatosis (NF) has been classified into three distinct types: NF1, NF2 and Schwannomatosis.
Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1): also known as von Recklinghausen NF or Peripheral NF. Occurring in 1:3,000 births, web characterized by multiple cafe-au-lait spots and neurofibromas on or under the skin. Enlargement and deformation of bones and curvature of the spine [...]