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Welcome to our March eNewsletter. In this issue we invite you to:

  • Attend our Zoom event on genetic testing
  • Register your interest in this year's Light the Way
  • Join our TSA committee 
  • Read Zion's story ...  and more! 

Best wishes 

Jackie, CEO, TSA 

Genetic testing Zoom event

Genetic testing is important to find out whether other family members have TSC and also when planning a family. In this online Zoom Information Event, Dr Fiona McKenzie, Clinical Geneticist will tell us more about when it is advisable to get genetic testing and what is involved.

This event is FREE for TSA members.

Register now 

Diagnosis and management of children living with TSC 

This article was written by the dedicated TSC Clinic team at Sydney Children’s Hospital. Their work reflects extensive experience supporting children and families living with TSC and brings together current research and clinical practice to help guide diagnosis, monitoring and care.

Read more

Zion

Zion is 18 years old and lives in Queensland with his family. He was born in Sydney and was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) at the age of 9, after experiencing a seizure shortly after his family had moved suburbs. For Zion and his family, the diagnosis came quickly, but brought with it a wave of uncertainty and adjustment. We thank Zion and his family for sharing their story. 

Read Zion's story

Topical sirolimus

Topical sirolimus (rapamycin) can be effective in treating facial angiofibromas, a major feature of TSC seen in at least 80% of people living with the condition. There have been some updates recently to TSA's list of compounding chemists...
Read more

Would you like to join our team? 

We are looking for members of our TSC Community to join our voluntary TSA Committee. Whatever your connection – whether you live with TSC, have a child with TSC, are a health care professional or researcher with experience of TSC – we’d love to hear from you. If you can commit just a few hours each month to help oversee the running of our small, well-functioning organisation, please email [email protected]

TSC Global Awareness Day

Some lights never really go out - they just wait for the moment they’re needed most. This year, Light the Way returns, bringing our Community back together to light the way for people living with TSC. It’s more than a fundraising campaign - it’s a reminder that even in the hardest moments, no one with TSC walks alone. Together, we’ll spark hope, fuel support, and light the way toward a brighter future. Register your interest now. 

Register Interest

TSA is here for you

If you or a loved one need information or support about any aspect of living with TSC please connect with Katrina, the TSA Nurse. This is a free and confidential service. 

Call 1300 733 435 (Australia only)

Email [email protected]

You can also find the latest TSC information at tsa.org.au

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