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  • Neurofibromatosis type 2

    Neurofibromatosis is the name for a number of genetic conditions that cause tumours to grow along your nerves. Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a rarer form of the condition.

  • Myelodysplastic syndrome (myelodysplasia)

    Find out about myelodysplastic syndrome (myelodysplasia or MDS), a blood disorder that causes a drop in the number of healthy blood cells.

  • Mucositis

    Find out about mucositis, including what the symptoms are, what you can do to ease them, when to get medical help and what treatments are available.

  • Human papillomavirus (HPV)

    Find out what human papillomavirus (HPV) is, how it's spread, what conditions it can cause, and how to protect against it.

  • Genetic and genomic testing

    Find out about genetic and genomic testing on the NHS including how it works, when it's available, what the results can show and how genetic counselling can help.

  • Fibroids

    Read about the different types of fibroids and why they develop. Find out when to see a GP if you have fibroids and how they're treated.

  • Neuroendocrine tumours and carcinoid syndrome

    Read about neuroendocrine tumours and their symptoms, known as carcinoid syndrome. Find out the causes, tests and treatments for neuroendocrine tumours and carcinoid syndrome.

  • Bowel polyps

    Find out about bowel (colonic) polyps, which are small growths on the inner lining of the bowel. There are often no symptoms but should usually be removed.

  • Actinic keratoses (solar keratoses)

    Find out more about actinic keratoses, which are patches of skin that have been damaged by the sun.

  • Causes of soft tissue sarcoma

    Find out about the causes of soft tissue sarcoma and who is most at risk of getting it.