Mary, Joyce and Mishy, QLD

Blurry vision had led to a diagnosis of Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease – a condition where multiple tumours grow in various parts of the body, including the brain, spinal cord, abdominal organs, and eyes.

We need greater awareness of VHL, better education for healthcare professionals, and up-to-date resources to guide patients through diagnosis and care.

I was in my late twenties when I first realised something wasn’t right. I began experiencing numbness in my back, and after months of tests and uncertainty, doctors discovered a cluster of tumours in my spine. That’s when I was diagnosed with VHL.

Von Hippel-Lindau was explained. Genetic testing was sent to Western Australia. My mum Toni, 2 sisters and I all had VHL. I have two children, both Boys. They both have VHL, Belzutifan could change their future