Neurofibromatosis and the DoD

[ChazII]

2. Thank goodness for the DoD

They have been sponsoring research for over a decade. Without them there would be very little funding.

My son and I have NF1. My son is somewhat severely affected by it as he has a plexiform tumor that is on the left side of his face. Vision, jaw and hearing are impaired.

When I read folks here at DU wanting to slash the DoD's budget I cringe. It makes me wonder if folks know that the DoD's funds are not spent only on weapons.

Hope that your wife is healthy and that NF does not severely impact her life. Have you been to CTF or any of the message boards for NF. If you belong to FaceBook you can find information and support groups there as well.