Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome also called BHD is a rare genetic condition that may cause skin bumps, lung cysts, collapsed lungs and kidney cancer. Most people with BHD live normal lives. However, we know that being diagnosed with a rare condition can feel lonely and it can be hard to find information about it.
At the BHD Foundation, we provide advice on being diagnosed and living with BHD. Find out about the symptoms, hear from other people with BHD and take part in our events. You can also help us raise awareness of BHD. Together we can inform, empower, and connect the BHD community worldwide.
BHD Stories
Roxana’s Story: Attending the BHD Symposium
In this blog, Roxana shares her experience of attending our recent symposium. As someone living with BHD, she hoped to share her story, along with the barriers and challenges she faced throughout her journey.
Jenny's Story - Making a Difference in the Community
Jenny Marlé-Ballangé received a grant from the BHD Foundation to attend a Health Democracy training course. Jenny tells us more about the work she has done and the advice she would give to other patient advocates.
BHD International Registry
We want to reach a stage where there are treatments and eventually a cure for BHD. We believe that the BIRT registry is the first step to reaching that goal.
News
An insight into the work of PhD student, Diana Cooke
Diana’s research is in the field of health psychology and here she explains how it can be used to understand experiences of living with rare conditions.
BHD Community Symposium 2024
The BHD Community Symposium was held online on the 12 October 2024. Read all about it in this blog.
Events
Meet the Expert: BHD and the Kidneys with Dr Mark Ball
In this webinar, Dr Ball will give a short talk on his work with BHD patients and then you will have the opportunity to ask him your questions in a Q&A!