Coping with neurofibromatosis – A guide for teenagers

This teen guide aims to explain what is known about neurofibromatosis and what can be done to help people cope.

Coping with neurofibromatosis – A guide for teenagers (French only)

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This guide covers a number of important topics and issues. Here are the main points:

  • What is neurofibromatosis? 
  • How is neurofibromatosis diagnosed?
  • Diagnostic features of neurofibromatosis
  • How does NF1 affect the body and what can be done about it?
  • Aesthetic effects
  • Pain
  • Growth and development
  • Learning disabilities
  • Is neurofibromatosis a form of cancer? 
  • NF1 medical follow-up
  • Should I limit my activities because of neurofibromatosis?
  • The genetics of neurofibromatosis
  • Confronting neurofibromatosis
  • What kind of research is being done on neurofibromatosis?
  • Conclusion