Tag Archives: Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Five Brain Tumors Can’t Slow Lauren O’Prey

Posted on September 2, 2010 by The Brain Tumor Foundation for Children

Imagine being 17 years old, a high school student who has always been healthy and active.  Then, at a routine eye exam the optometrist telling you “I think I see something behind your eyes.”  The doctor tells you not to … Continue reading →

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Rylee Smiles Despite an Optic Glioma

Posted on July 20, 2010 by The Brain Tumor Foundation for Children

This post was written by Jessica Buchannan about her daughter Rylee Buchannan. Our story begins when Rylee was 6 months old and was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), which is a genetic disorder that could cause tumors to grow … Continue reading →

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