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Chad Lucci, MS, PA-C

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  1. Anxiety: How It Affects More Than the Person With CF

    By Chad Lucci, MS, PA-C October 16, 2018

    When I was younger, I thought my cystic fibrosis affected me and only me. I have begun to realize the emotional toll that CF also takes on my family and loved ones.

  2. Teenage Rebellion With Chronic Illness

    By Chad Lucci, MS, PA-C October 12, 2017

    It wasn’t until I got some perspective that I realized that when I rebelled against my cystic fibrosis treatment plan, I was rebelling against myself.

  3. My Health for Theirs: A Health Care Provider’s Cautionary Tale

    By Chad Lucci, MS, PA-C October 17, 2016

    I gravitated toward a career in health care almost without thinking about it. It has been rewarding, but it has cost me too.

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About Chad Lucci, MS, PA-C

Chad is 40 years old and currently lives in Denver as a physician assistant with his wife, Mari, son, Jackson, boxer, Hendrix, and bulldog, Meatloaf. He was diagnosed with CF at 5 months old, and has overcome countless setbacks and exacerbations to live a quality and productive life. He and his family are avid hikers and bicycle riders, and have embraced the Colorado lifestyle since moving from Chicago. He plays multiple musical instruments, enjoys reading, and is a freelance writer. Check out his personal blog at www.whatalungstrangetrip.com.

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