
NF1 and Breast Cancer Study
Call for Study Participants
The Department of Medical Genetics at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI is conducting a study to evaluate the genetic and molecular characteristics of breast cancer in NF1 patients. We are looking to recruit men or women with NF1 who also have a history of breast cancer. Potential participants would be asked to sign a consent form, provide medical and family history and provide a blood sample and their breast tumor specimen (if available). Travel is not necessary for participation. For more information please contact Renée Tousignant, MS, GC at 313-916-6970 or .
I’m 35 year old female I’ve had NF all my life
Welcome, Rachel. If you’d like us to add you to our mailing list please email your address to
I am 32 and have just been diagnosed with NF type 1
Kelly, would you please contact us with your contact info- phone number, address and email? That way we can put you in our system and can receive information. You can email at or feel free to call us 630-945-3562. Each of us in the office is affected personally by NF, so we are always here to listen and answer questions. Diana, Liz or I (Jenny) would be happy to talk.