Neurofibromatosis

WHAT IS NEUROFIBROMATOSIS? According to Neurofibromatosis, Inc

Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder of the nervous system which causes tumors to form on the nerves anywhere in the body at any time. This progressive disorder affects all races, all ethnic groups and both sexes equally.
NF is one of the most common genetic disorders in the United States (one in every 3,000 to 4,000 births). NF has two genetically distinct forms: NF-1 and NF-2. The effects of NF are unpredictable and have varying manifestations and degrees of severity. There is no known cure for either form of NF, although the genes for both NF-1 and NF-2 have been identified.
NF is an autosomal dominant genetic condition; it is not contagious. Approximately 50% of those affected with neurofibromatosis have a prior family history of NF. The other 50% of cases are the result of spontaneous genetic mutation. If an individual does not have NF, s/he can not pass it on to his/her children.

Read more: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/china-s-elephant-man-4210/Overview02#tab-what-is-nf#ixzz0RSaLYH9n

This is my first time see this kind of situation... If it is not my friend who told me that, until now, I still may not know this ... 
 In this world there are really different kind of diseases that one cannot imagine.. 
We, including me should be very thankful for the things that we already have ...

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