Ask the experts: what do you need to know about NF?

Oncologist Valérie Larouche and neurologist Michel Sylvain, from the Centre hospitalier de l’Université Laval and the Centre mère-enfant Soleil in Québec City, answer the most frequently asked questions about NF.

Ask the experts: what do you need to know about NF? (French only)

Read the report

This report addresses a number of important issues and questions. Here are the points covered:

  • Introduction
  • What are the main symptoms of NF1?
  • What does a treatment plan for an NF1 patient look like?
  • What does a holistic approach to NF1 treatment entail?
  • What other elements are important in continuing care?
  • What do you want to say to parents of children with NF1?
Dr Sylvain

About 

Doctors Valérie Larouche and Michel Sylvain present a portrait of the medical innovations and practices that are shaping the treatment of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic disease often detected in childhood. Thanks to the efforts of the Québec medical community, support groups and advances in research, Québec is positioning itself as a leader in the treatment of NF1 patients.