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-Myshell
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“I received both of your packets in the mail yesterday and I wanted to say THANK YOU! The NF packet provided me with so much information I cannot thank you enough. When we got his diagnosis in November we had never even heard of NF so this has all been a bit of a whirlwind for us. Thank you for providing me with the tools to pass along to his teacher and my family! ”
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Be iNFormed Database

Simple articles about various complications of NF.

NF Midwest Database

Our be iNFormed articles are about the various complications of NF and are written for normal (ie. not brainiacs). They are meant to provide basic information and are not meant to substitute for medical care. We are frequently adding articles. Please, let us know if you are looking for something in particular.

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Non-Scientific Articles

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Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia/Fibula in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

NF Midwest | 2021
By Nicole Sevison RN, Haluk Altiok MD

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Learning Problems in Neurofibromatosis-1

NF Midwest | 2012
By Scott Hunter, PhD and James Tonsgard, MD

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NF1 Information for Teachers

NF Midwest w/BC NF Foundation | 2012

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Vascular Disease in Neurofibromatosis Type 1

NF Midwest | 2012
By Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PhD

What should you know? People with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) can have many…

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Pain in Neurofibromatosis 1

NF Midwest | 2013
By Staci Martin Peron, PhD and Andrea Baldwin, CRNP

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NF1 Gene Deletion

NF Midwest | 2014
By Heather Radtke, MS, CGC

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Insurance Coverage for Neurofibroma Removal

NF Midwest | 2015

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What to do if your personal physician doesn’t know a lot about NF?

NF Midwest | 2017
By Jason Marker, MD

We recently invited Dr. Jason Marker, a primary care physician, to share his…

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NF1 and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, California State University, Sacramento By Kimberly Marrs, B.S., & Heather Thompson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

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Brainstem Tumors in NF1

NF Midwest | 2018
By Robert Listernick, MD

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Procedure Codes for Removing a High Quantity of Neurofibromas

NF Midwest | 2016
By Multiple Contributors

Leading the Fight for Options in Treating Dermal Neurofibromas: NF Midwest gets new procedure codes…

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Gastrointestinal Tumors (GISTs) in NF1

NF Midwest | 2020
By James Tonsgard, MD

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Neurofibromas (What They are and Types of)

NF Midwest | 2015
By James Tonsgard, MD, University of Chicago

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Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNSTs) in NF1

NF Midwest | 2020
By Andrea Gross, MD

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Medical Imaging for NF1: Radiation Exposure

By Allison Goetsch, MS, CGC

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What is Schwannomatosis?

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Reproductive Options for People with NF1, NF2 and Schwannomatosis

Johns Hopkins University | 2012
By Amanda Bergner, MS CGC

People who themselves have been diagnosed with NF1, NF2 and schwannomatosis, or who…

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Applying for Disability Benefits with Neurofibromatosis

NF Midwest By Ram Meyyappan

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2019 Health Supervision for Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1

American Academy of Pediatrics | 2019

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Care Guidelines for Adults with NF Type 1

American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics | 2018

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I just had to commend you on an amazing event yesterday. I have to admit, this whole fundraising experience has been extremely emotional for me. I've been focusing on NF and thereby losing sleep worrying about [my daughter's] future way more than I'd like to. To be honest, I was a little worried about attending the walk and getting more upset. I actually had the best time. It was such a fun, positive event. I felt like everyone had so much fun and it was a great thank you to all of our supporters. You all do such incredible work. And the award for top-raising team...I was super excited to win the title and the plaque, I had no idea we'd get a bag full of awesome loot! Thanks so much for everything. A part of me wishes I had still never heard of NF, but since it's in my life to stay, I'm so glad that all of you are too. We are going on vacation next week and I'm taking the rest of the month off from NF, but later in the summer I have a group of amazing moms in my community ready to enlist and help me plan a local fundraiser.

- Great Steps Comments from Jen

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Neurofibromatosis Midwest

Clinics, Awareness, Research, Education & Support

Be iNFormed Database

NF Midwest Database

Be iNFormed Resources

Non-Scientific Articles

Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia/Fibula in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Learning Problems in Neurofibromatosis-1

NF1 Information for Teachers

Vascular Disease in Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Pain in Neurofibromatosis 1

NF1 Gene Deletion

Insurance Coverage for Neurofibroma Removal

What to do if your personal physician doesn’t know a lot about NF?

NF1 and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

Brainstem Tumors in NF1

Procedure Codes for Removing a High Quantity of Neurofibromas

Gastrointestinal Tumors (GISTs) in NF1

Neurofibromas (What They are and Types of)

Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNSTs) in NF1

Medical Imaging for NF1: Radiation Exposure

What is Schwannomatosis?

Reproductive Options for People with NF1, NF2 and Schwannomatosis

Other Important Material

Applying for Disability Benefits with Neurofibromatosis

2019 Health Supervision for Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Care Guidelines for Adults with NF Type 1

People Are Talking

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