As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Wichita, KS, I’ve spent the last 20 years dedicated to oncology care. I lost my sister-in-law to breast cancer at a young age—she was only 29 years old when she was diagnosed and passed away at the age of 36. I became particularly interested in inherited cancers because of my niece. I wanted …
We had the opportunity to connect with Renie and Philip Moss ahead of Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month. Philip has neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). It is associated with many features but most often causes growths called neurofibromas (usually benign) as well as characteristic skin and eye findings.1 Malignant or cancerous tumors are rare.1 You …