Items Tagged ‘Neurofibromatosis’
August 29, 2017
5-Year-Old ‘Superhero’ Receives Medal for His Fight Against Neurofibromatosis
By In the Loop 
Gus Erickson is just 5 years old, but he’s already earned superhero status for his courage and strength. The Neurofibromatosis Network recently named Gus its 2017 NF Champion for the way he’s battled the disorder.
Tags: Discovery's Edge, Dr. David Daniels, Dr. Dusica Babovic, Neurofibromatosis
June 15, 2017
Sampson Returns to Liberia After Remarkable Transformation
By In the Loop
After several months and several surgical treatments at Mayo Clinic, Sampson returned with pride to the Liberian village where he had once been labeled an outcast due to facial deformities that marred his appearance and his vision.
February 9, 2017
Series of ‘Miracles’ Brings Liberian Boy to Minnesota for Life-Changing Surgery
By In the Loop
Sampson has a sweet, infectious smile. But it’s not the first thing most people notice about him. That’s because Sampson, a 15-year-old from Liberia, has neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition that has caused large tumors to grow on his face. And that’s only the most visible challenge he’s endured in his young life. As an infant, […]
Tags: Neurofibromatosis