BreatheCon is a unique event to virtually gather with other adults with CF in a welcoming, inclusive space where you can be your authentic self.
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BreatheCon is a unique event to virtually gather with other adults with CF in a welcoming, inclusive space where you can be your authentic self.
This annual meeting brings together scientists, clinicians, and caregivers from around the world to discuss and share ideas on the latest advances in CF research, care, and drug development and to exchange ideas about ways to improve the health and quality of life for people with CF.
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.
On the brink of being listed for lung transplant, I started Trikafta®, which has helped stabilize my health and helped me avoid it for now, but a transplant could be in my future.
Vertex’s copay assistance changes add an undue burden for people living with an already expensive, challenging lifelong disease.
NextBreath is a free, biannual virtual event that provides support and connection for people with CF, family members, and caregivers who are living with advanced disease or navigating the stages of the lung transplant process.
Having cystic fibrosis means that hospitalizations are nothing new to me. But as I get older, I am much more aware of all the events I'm missing out on — birthdays, concerts, and school field trips. So this fall, I decided to take my life back from cystic fibrosis.
The Foundation, in collaboration with external community advisors, finalizes recommendations in area of Community to help foster more inclusion and improve the experiences of Black people living with and impacted by cystic fibrosis.