Melissa Kandel

Melissa Kandel
Daughter of an adult with CF
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Melissa Kandel is a nationally published writer born and raised in Lake Success, NY. She has a B.A. from Columbia University, an M.S. in journalism from Northwestern University. Melissa is an active volunteer for the CF Foundation's Orange County chapter. She lives in Newport Beach, Calif. with her dog, Austin. Reach her on Instagram @melissakandel.

Blog Posts

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My mother's approach to her cystic fibrosis was matter-of-fact, allowing her personality to take center stage.

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