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Pursuing a Career in Radio and TV Despite My CF
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Ryan Wiggins
May 13, 2021
For the most part, I have been fortunate with my cystic fibrosis in that I never needed to go into the hospital. But, that all changed in 2008. Fortunately, I was able to start using Kalydeco. My health improved, and I was able to continue my career in radio and TV.
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Disability is a Reinvestment, Not a Defeat
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Aubrey Kostelec
October 5, 2020
Although I resisted it at first -- and wrestled with what it said about my worth as a person -- going on disability has helped me become healthier, happier, and more fulfilled than I was when I was working.
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Getting in Shape: How CF Led Me to My Dream Job
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James Richardson
March 28, 2019
Growing up with cystic fibrosis made me feel different and like I had a lot to overcome. The road that led me to my own personal training business showed me that CF has shaped me in good ways.
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Why I Decided to Take Time Off From Work
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Jackie Price
February 27, 2018
Taking time off from work to focus on your health is never an easy choice. Here is the story about how I made this decision, as well as some tips and advice for navigating working with cystic fibrosis.
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Understanding the Science of CF Gives Me a Sense of Control
By
Tré LaRosa
November 29, 2017
As both a researcher and a person with cystic fibrosis, it is an amazing experience to watch cells with rare CF mutations respond to drugs in the lab. Knowing the scientific basis for my treatments not only gives me a sense of control, but it encourages me to do my treatments.
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I’m a Fire Chief, Paramedic, Army Combat Medic, and Student … and I Have CF
By
Rick Stevens
April 25, 2017
Because I have cystic fibrosis, people are often shocked when I tell them that I’m a fire chief and an in-flight paramedic. Although the road has been difficult, I am driven to test my potential and fulfill my dreams.