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Growing older with CF is an unexpected, sometimes miraculous, and often daunting journey. But for all the challenges it brings, it also means we are redefining what it means to live with CF.
For most CFers, we just want to be “normal” but sometimes you must be careful what you wish for. I was unprepared for adulthood. Once comfortable with the idea of dying young, I now struggle to adapt ...
Cystic fibrosis is often described as an invisible battle — one that many people don’t understand unless they’ve lived it or loved someone who has. It’s a genetic condition that demands daily ...
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The Alabama Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our organization. We have many opportunities for you to get involved.
People with CF have unique concerns related to sexual and reproductive health. These include questions about the following topics and more: Puberty: In the past, people with CF often reported delayed ...
The Foundation’s funding will support Owlstone Medical’s development of a breath test to help doctors diagnose and monitor Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in people with cystic fibrosis. The Cystic ...
The International Journal of Neonatal Screening, an international, peer-reviewed journal focused on newborn screening and medicine, published Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening: A Systemic ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2025) — In February, the Offices of Personnel Management (OPM) and Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo directing agencies to draft plans for large-scale ...
BETHESDA, Md. (April 2, 2025) — The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation issued the following statement in response to recent mass reductions in force across federal science agencies: The Cystic Fibrosis ...
Grampions are adults 50+ who want to join the fight and help those living with CF lead full, productive lives. Join this growing community to find connection, support, and volunteer opportunities.
On Tuesday, April 1, a coalition of 23 patient groups representing millions of people with serious health conditions issued a statement urging caution around disruptions to critical safety-net ...