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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.
You can best manage your health when you know what to expect, what resources you can use, and a community of people with whom you can share your experiences.
For so long, my identify was defined by beating the odds and achieving a successful career despite having CF. But recently, health complications have forced me to create a new identity focused on self-care. With the help of my support system, I am slowly adapting to this new chapter.
As cystic fibrosis damaged my lungs, I did all I could to make it to my university graduation before I underwent lung transplant.