Life with TIO: Ann’s Story

When Ann, a mother, wife, and college professor, noticed she was more tired than ever and getting weak after being active, she knew something wasn’t right. After seeing many specialists, Ann was diagnosed with tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO). While her tumor(s) have not yet been found, she continues to have hope and advocate for herself.Also known as Oncogenic osteomalaciaoroncogenic hypophosphatemic osteomalacia, TIO is characterized by a slow-growing tumor or multiple tumors that produce excess amounts of the protein FGF23, and subsequently causes weak bones.

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