A new CFTR modulator treatment called Alyftrek has been approved for people with CF ages 6 and older who have CFTR mutations ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved the expansion of Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) to ...
I felt emotionally and physically unprepared to navigate my daughter’s cystic fibrosis diagnosis while managing my mental health. However, connecting with other families in the CF community, along ...
I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis-related liver cirrhosis in 2004 at the age of 9. Growing up, my disease wasn’t something to be pitied or seen as a weakness. It was a strength. I had the mentality ...
Caring for a child with CF is challenging in more than one way. My daughter’s struggles often bring up my own mental health obstacles, making it difficult to be fully present for her when she needs me ...
This blog discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call/text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at ...
Living with cystic fibrosis demands a complex regimen of care and treatment. Across the U.S., managing this care involves navigating a maze of health insurance coverage and significant out-of-pocket ...
When I was born in 1970, my life expectancy was only 17 years. But I was lucky to have parents, friends, and an incredible doctor who never let me believe the life I hoped for was out of reach.