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Cheriz K.

Adult with CF

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  1. The Ebbs and Flows of CF Complications

    By Cheriz K. September 10, 2019

    Cystic fibrosis is unpredictable and I’ve found that some of the complications aren’t as progressive as the disease.

  2. 5 Things I Wish My Care Team Knew About Me

    By Cheriz K. March 7, 2019

    Effective communication is the best way to establish a partnership in care. Here are five things I hope to share with my cystic fibrosis care team to help them better understand where I’m coming from and what I need to stay healthy.

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  3. I Can Laugh About My Most Embarrassing CF Moment

    By Cheriz K. July 25, 2018

    Cystic fibrosis normally doesn’t get in the way of me having a good time when I travel, but on one particular family vacation, it made for a cringeworthy moment.

  4. What I Learned From Fostering 3 Kids

    By Cheriz K. February 6, 2018

    As an adult with cystic fibrosis, becoming a foster parent seemed like a great option for me and my husband to build our family. Although fostering three kids for our first placement certainly came with its fair share of challenges, we wouldn’t change it for the world.

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  5. How I Advocate for Myself In and Out of the Hospital

    By Cheriz K. January 10, 2017

    I’ve learned over the years to speak up and ask questions when it comes to my cystic fibrosis care.

  6. How CF Has Impacted My Family Planning Decisions

    By Cheriz K. December 5, 2016

    I’ve known for a while that pregnancy isn’t an option for me due to complications related to my cystic fibrosis. Now that my husband and I are planning for children, here are some of the thoughts and considerations that impacted our family planning decisions.
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About Cheriz K.

Cheriz lives with her husband, Andrew, near Peoria, Ill., where she is a freelance blogger and stay-at-home mom. Cheriz has taken on several volunteer positions with the CF Foundation, including serving on the Partnerships for Sustaining Daily Care Champions Committee, Community Voice, and the Adult Advisory Council. Cheriz and Andrew have a national Great Strides team and co-lead several CF events fundraising in their community. They are foster parents, and in their spare time, they work on their family blog, MoreThanDNA.org, to spread awareness and CF education.

This site contains general information about cystic fibrosis, as well as personal insight from the CF community. It is not intended as a substitute for treatment advice from a medical professional. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your treatment.