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You seem to be describing NF1. Both NF 1 and 2 seem be an autosomal dominant condition, explaining why you know so many people with it. But NF1 is something to the order of 15x more common than NF2. The tumors are not cancerous, so they are removed for the effects they have, like paralyzing the spine, if the heart tumor grows too big it can cause heart failure. Sometimes they grow in eyes and can lead to blindness.

Thanks tigersharkdude for doing this very interesting AMA. You have an incredibly handsome attitude towards life, which makes me appreciate what I have more.

My question is have you had genetic analysis done to see if it's something that runs in your family or arose de novo (out of the blue)?

You mentioned being a car aficionado, what is your opinion on the White House Beast?

Thank you very much for doing this AMA! I am a great supporter of Al Jazeera.

1. Do you think the newly elective Kurd president will improve relations between the Shia and Kurds?
2. President Obama called Iraq a long-term project. While not providing direct military support, the US will arm Kurds. Who are these Kurdish forces?