The VHL Family Alliance dedicated to research, education, and support to improve diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for those affected by VHL. The cure of Cancer is in Our Genes: Our goal is to find a cure. VHL or von Hippel-Lindau is a genetic form of cancer. VHL patients battle a series of tumors throughout their lives. The VHL gene is involved in many other forms of cancer. Curing VHL is one step closer to curing cancer!