After careful thought, I decided to add medically prescribed cannabis to my care regimen. After using it for six months, I've noticed an improvement in both my mental and physical health.
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Anything that slows down progress in research and the cure for this cystic fibrosis is my sworn enemy. Learn why the Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act (IACT) matters for our progress in the fight against CF and what you can do about it.
I decided that I wanted to live on the Caribbean island that I grew up on. Although it takes some planning and work, I'm thriving there.
As an individual with cystic fibrosis, I can give you all kinds of examples of how providers shouldn't treat their patients. However, it was my experience as a fictional patient that taught me how to be a better CF patient.
Religiously following a schedule and maintaining a to-do list may not seem like much fun, but they have brought sanity and wellness to a hectic life filled with graduate classes and cystic fibrosis treatments.
Watch how teens advocated on behalf of their friends and family with cystic fibrosis on Capitol Hill during the 10th annual Teen Advocacy Day.
I love being outside during the summer, but I make sure I have plenty of fluids and sunscreen around. Here are my top five tips to stay active and healthy this summer.
For people with cystic fibrosis, our story is the most powerful tool we have to stand up for ourselves and fight for our needs. Although I can't always be there to share my story with legislators in person, I'll be joining many others from the CF community for our first March on the Hill Online Day of Action to make my voice heard.
While we often see politicians on the campaign trail, there's another side to them that the public doesn't always see. By sharing my story, I've made real connections with my state representatives to help them better understand CF and positively impact my son's future.