Neurofibromatosis, Inc. - Current Events, Gillian Anderson at NF,Inc. Ms. Anderson spoke at an NF, Inc. sponsored Luncheon and her remarks were entered into the Congressional Record by Senator Spencer Abraham from Michigan. NF Inc., also promotes greater education and awareness of NF and helps spur further research into its causes and treatment.
Neurofibromatosis is one of the most common genetic conditions of the nervous system.
NF can strike any family and there is no known cure. NF is a progressive disorder that causes tumors to form on nerves throughout the body. It manifests itself in two genetically distinct forms, the most common of which strikes approximately 1 in 4,000 individuals. Although unpredictable, NF can cause hearing loss, vision impairment, seizures, bone deformities, learning disabilities, and cancer. Congress has consistently supported aggressive research into NF and has encouraged the National Institutes of Health to coordinate their activities in order to intensify research into NF's link to learning disabilities and its connection to other serious tumor diseases, including cancer.