CF Community Blog

Elizabeth Dolan

Adult with CF

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  1. My Rocky Road to Lung Transplant

    By Elizabeth Dolan January 14, 2020

    My lung transplant journey was long and, at times, full of uncertainty. Now that I have new lungs, I want to live my life to the fullest and honor my donor while I do.

  2. Living in Limbo

    By Elizabeth Dolan December 6, 2018

    When you are waiting to be listed for a lung transplant, it can feel like you’re in limbo. Through the many frustrations and uncertainties, I’ve learned that it’s important to get support -- not only for my physical health, but for my emotional health as well.

  3. Coping With the Uncertainties of My Disease

    By Elizabeth Dolan September 6, 2018

    After my last hospitalization, I faced new challenges and issues related to my cystic fibrosis -- including panic attacks and supplemental oxygen. Although it’s been difficult adjusting to my “new normal,” I am slowly learning how to cope with the uncertainties of my disease.

  4. How I Overcame B. cepacia’s Emotional Hold

    By Elizabeth Dolan November 7, 2017

    Burkholderia cepacia took a toll on me physically, but overcoming the emotional blow was even more difficult.

About Elizabeth Dolan

Born in St. Louis, Mo. but raised in Wichita, Kan., Elizabeth was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 4 months old. The youngest of three, and the only child with CF, Elizabeth's health began to decline during her sophomore year of college, causing her to withdraw from school and move home. Three years ago, Elizabeth moved to the Bay Area to focus on her health. Despite the progression of her disease, Elizabeth enjoys traveling, photography, reading, and buying too many sweaters for her little dog, Tucker. You can find her chronicling her journey of living, not merely existing on Instagram: saltywoman65.

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