May 17 is Neurofibromatosis (NF) awareness day. NF is one of the most common genetic conditions effecting more than 2 million worldwide, it is one of the most common genetic disorders yet also one of the most unknown, it can be passed down genetically or spontaneously. It is not contagious. It is a genetic condition that causes benign tumours to form on the skin. These tumours can form anywhere from the brain, spine, leg, eye or stomach, both internal and external. There are three types of NF: NF1, NF2 and schwannomatosis Neurofibromatosis effects all those with it differently however people with nf are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, learning disabilities, bone deficiency’s, chronic pain, headaches and much more . Those with NF also are 3-5% more likely to develop cancerous tumours. There is no cure. I have NF.
