Zap That Brain Tumour: Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Sickboy

CBC

Society & Culture

4.8 • 524 Ratings

🗓️ 22 September 2019

⏱️ 72 minutes

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We've landed in Vancouver and we learn all about the world of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 with Alison! A curious little genetic disease full of fascinating symptoms. Babies with swollen tongues and oversized heads. Coffee stained skin. Bulging/blind eyes. Shrinking brain tumours. Alison has been through it all! But it doesn't keep her from having a radical sense of humour!

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