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CF Community Blog

The CF Community Blog is written by the community, for the community. It's about sharing our experiences, reflections, and perspectives — the good days, the bad days, and all the tough and wonderful things in between. With topics ranging from emotional health to treatments, the blog is a platform to share your unique story.

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Rachel smiling with her dog, who is wearing an Oregon State University harness

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How Pharmacy School Changed My Perspective on CF

From a young age, I was determined that cystic fibrosis would never stop me from pursuing my dreams in the medical field. It wasn’t until I hit a road bump in pharmacy school that I realized my CF could actually give me a unique advantage.

A professional headshot of Rachel Salmon
| 6 min read
Maddy smiling in her college dorm next to her bed.

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How CF Taught Me to Be Flexible

When I was in college, I wanted to do it all and my health wasn’t as much of a priority anymore. I learned to accept that things will not always go according to plan and to integrate routine in my life to ensure my health comes first.

Maddy Hamp
| 5 min read
Maria Clark smiling holding up her sorority sign.

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How College Changed the Way I Manage My CF

When I went off to college it was up to me to manage my cystic fibrosis for the first time without help from my family. I felt fine after skipping my medications and decided to stop using my noisy vest because it embarrassed me, and I wanted to make friends at my new school. As a result, I stayed in the hospital for a few weeks and left with a new perspective on life.

Maria Clark
| 8 min read
Samantha working on her computer sitting outside.

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How I’ve Learned to Balance CF and College Life

I was nervous about deciding to go to college — how would CF and the intensity of college fit together? There have been more than a few bumps along the way, but I’ve learned that through everything, I got this.

Samantha Marino headshot
| 10 min read
Kayla smiling with three friends.

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Deciding When to Disclose CF at College

I initially struggled with how to share about my cystic fibrosis with people I met when I started college. Here’s what I learned.

Kayla Sloan headshot
| 5 min read