PTEN Research Foundation
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Mission Statement
The PTEN Research Foundation exists to accelerate research that will lead to a treatment for PTEN hamartoma tumour syndrome (PHTS).
About This Cause
The PTEN Research Foundation is focused on enhancing the lives and wellbeing of patients and families affected by PHTS. We are working to do this by supporting medical research that will aid a better understanding of the disease, and translating those findings into safe and effective therapies that will improve patients' quality of life. PTEN hamartoma tumour syndrome (PHTS) is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the PTEN gene. The condition has many different symptoms, but commonly includes benign growths known as hamartomas, and an enlarged head (macrocephaly). There is also an increased risk of specific cancers, particularly breast and thyroid cancer, alongside neuro-developmental delay or autism. There is currently no cure or treatment for PHTS, with care consisting of monitoring and surgical intervention as symptoms develop.