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Caregiver Mental Health
Being a caregiver can be equally rewarding and overwhelming at the same time – it is completely normal to feel this way. Many caregivers start this journey as parents, yet
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Estate & Financial Planning
What is estate and financial planning? This topic can seem overwhelming with the breadth of information available on the topic. This guide will help you get familiar with the process
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Working with Your Healthcare Team
You do not need to have all the answers or become an expert in TSC to navigate you/your loved one’s care. You can empower yourself by clearly advocating your understanding
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Starting a New Treatment Plan
Navigating a new treatment plan can elicit mixed emotions – on one hand, starting a new plan may seem daunting, while on the other, a change can provide hope and
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Spotlight on TSC Alliance
2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the TSC Alliance®! Throughout the year, we’ll celebrate five decades of progress as well as look forward with much promise for the future. In
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Lungs
Lung involvement is more common in women with TSC than men. The average age of onset is during the childbearing years, although lung involvement can occasionally occur in teenagers with
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Surveillance & treatment
The following table provides guidelines to help you and your loved one manage the treatment of TSC. Additional information for your physician is available here. Surveillance & management recommendations for TSC
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Adult diagnosis
Receiving a diagnosis of a rare genetic disease as an adult can be confusing and overwhelming. Depending on the findings, it is important to have ongoing conversations with your healthcare
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Childhood diagnosis
Receiving a diagnosis of a rare genetic disease for your child is overwhelming. Depending on the findings, it is important to have on-going conversations with your healthcare team on what
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Prenatal diagnosis
Receiving a diagnosis of a rare genetic disease while pregnant can be overwhelming. Depending on the findings, it is important to have ongoing conversations with your healthcare team on what