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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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Julie hiking in the woods and turning around to smile at the camera

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A CF Diagnosis at My Age?

I was recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age 67. Although I love my CF care team, I think it will be important for them to understand age-related care in addition to CF care — especially as the CF population ages.

A headshot of Julie Carel
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Anna Faith standing outside a hospital wearing a mask and holding her insulin pump.

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How My Community Helped Me Cope With My Late Diagnosis

After managing various chronic symptoms my whole life, I was finally diagnosed with CF as an adult. As I struggled to cope with the news, my community rallied around me and taught me what true support looks like.

Anna Faith wearing a graduation cap and robe.
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Zachary holding his daughter Ruth at their annual volleyball tournament, Volley for the Cure CF

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How I Navigated My Daughter’s CF Diagnosis

My wife and I were heartbroken when our daughter, Ruth, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a newborn. But CF can’t stop us from being optimistic about what the future holds for our family.

A professional headshot of Zachary Wilson
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Gabrielle laying in bed with her mom while using her nebulizer

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Figure Skating Helped Me Cope With My CF Diagnosis

My life was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis caused by a rare mutation, but my passion for figure skating has helped me stay healthy and happy through it all.

Gabby wearing a purple Great Strides t-shirt
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Debra Lase standing outside by a tree

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Finding Out I Have CF at 69

I was recently diagnosed at 69 years old. Although it helped explain why I had been sick so often and gave me a new community, I can’t help but think about the lost time when my disease went untreated.

Debra Lase Headshot
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Kailey holding her child while he is doing his treatments with her daughter sitting next to her leaning on her shoulder.

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Adapting to Life as a Parent of a Child With CF

Despite my knowledge of cystic fibrosis, I was scared when my son was diagnosed with the disease. I already had a toddler and worried how I would balance her needs with his medical care. Now that he is a year old, I realize my fears were worse than reality.

Kailey Prichard
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