Learn about cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, and how to treat and live with this chronic disease.
CF is a rare genetic disease found in about 30,000 people in the U.S. If you have CF or are considering testing for it, knowing about the role of genetics in CF can help you make informed decisions about your health care.
If you or your child has just been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, or your doctor has recommended testing for CF, you may have many questions.
Diagnosing CF is a multistep process. A complete diagnostic evaluation should include a newborn screening, a sweat chloride test, a genetic or carrier test, and a clinical evaluation at a CF Foundation-accredited care center.
Raising a child with cystic fibrosis can bring up many questions because CF affects many aspects of your child’s life. Here you’ll find resources to help you manage your child’s daily needs and find the best possible CF care.
Living with cystic fibrosis comes with many challenges, including medical, social, and financial. By learning more about how you can manage your disease every day, you can ultimately help find a balance between your busy lifestyle and your CF care.
People with CF are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. As an adult with CF, you may reach key milestones you might not have considered. Planning for these life events requires careful thought as you make decisions that may impact your life.
People with cystic fibrosis are living longer and more fulfilling lives, thanks in part to specialized CF care and a range of treatment options.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-accredited care centers provide expert care and specialized disease management to people living with cystic fibrosis.
We provide funding for and accredit more than 120 care centers and 53 affiliate programs nationwide. The high quality of specialized care available throughout the care center network has led to the improved length and quality of life for people with CF.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provides standard care guidelines based on the latest research, medical evidence, and consultation with experts on best practices.
As a clinician, you’re critical in helping people with CF maintain their quality of life. We’re committed to helping you partner with patients and their families by providing resources you can use to improve and continue to provide high-quality care.
As part of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's mission to help improve the lives of people living with cystic fibrosis, the PSDC initiative taps the CF community to inform key efforts to support the management of daily care.
Your cystic fibrosis care team includes a group of CF health care professionals who partner with you to provide specialized, comprehensive CF care.
Many cystic fibrosis patients and families face complicated issues related to getting the care they need. But CF Foundation Compass makes sure that no one has to do it alone.
For many people with cystic fibrosis, dealing with insurance is as much a part of living with the disease as nebulizers and vests. Many people with CF and their families face issues related to getting the care they need, but no one has to do it alone.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world’s leader in the search for a cure for CF and supports a broad range of research initiatives to tackle the disease from all angles.
The CF Foundation offers a number of resources for learning about clinical trials and treatments that are being developed to improve the treatment of cystic fibrosis.
Our understanding of CF continues to evolve as scientists study what causes the disease and how it affects the body. These insights drive the development of new and better treatments and bring us one step closer to a cure.
Researchers, supported by the CF Foundation, have made tremendous advances to improve the health and quality of life of people with CF. We are committed to providing the tools and resources you need to continuously build upon this work.
FDA Approves Kalydeco for Infants With CF
April 30, 2019
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Foundation Awards Up to $5.1 Million for NTM Drug Discovery and Development
April 23, 2019
CARSTAR Recognized as a National Corporate Champion, Presented Rising Star Award at VLC
April 22, 2019
Five CF Community Leaders Celebrated at the 2019 VLC
April 9, 2019
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation presented five outstanding members of the CF community with awards at the 2019 Volunteer Leadership Conference. These included the Tomorrow's Leader Award, the Jena Award, the Alex Award, and the Dream Big Award.
150 Advocates Rally Behind Pre-Existing Condition Protections During March on the Hill
March 12, 2019
New, Positive Results Announced for Triple-Combination Therapy
March 6, 2019
Today, Vertex released positive preliminary clinical trial results for the potential triple-combination therapy VX-445 plus tezacaftor/ivacaftor (Symdeko®).
2019 Volunteer Leadership Conference Co-Chairs Announced
March 1, 2019
CF Foundation Awards $4 Million for Research to Improve the Success of Lung Transplants
February 27, 2019
Cisco Ranks as Top Great Strides National Corporate Team
February 12, 2019
CF Advocate Serves as Witness at Congressional Hearing on Pre-Existing Conditions
February 6, 2019
CF Foundation Expands Funding Up to $4.5 Million to Talee Bio Inc. to Develop CFTR Mutation-Agnostic Gene Therapy
January 24, 2019
CF Foundation Responds to Court Decision to Overturn the ACA
December 17, 2018
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