Do people with NF2 ever develop NF1?
No. These two disorders appear to be genetically and functionally distinct. The NF1 defect lies on Chromosome 17 where NF2 lies on Chromosome 22. • Are all NF2 associated brain tumors immediately treated? Not all NF2 associated tumors are treated as soon as they are detected because many are quite slow growing and may remain for years without causing significant problems. Since treatment may cause neurological damage on its own, it is often more prudent to learn the natural history of a tumor before operating on it. • How are NF2 tumors different from cancer? The tumors of NF2 are slow growing and do not spread to other areas of the body. • Is there a cure for NF2? Although great advances are being made by researchers in the NF field, there is no cure?yet! NF1 and NF2 care is aimed at treating symptoms at present. Several clinical trials are in progress at the National Cancer Institute in the States. These trials are aimed at stopping the progression of tumor growth. • Is there a blood
