Last year -- just one week before my 12th birthday -- my doctor reached out to my family and asked me if I wanted to enroll in a clinical trial. Here's why I decided to say yes.
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Back in 2015, my genetic sequencing revealed one nonsense mutation. But recently, I learned I have another nonsense mutation that may not have been identified when my genes were first sequenced. As more mutation-dependent therapies are developed, it’s crucial that people with CF have accurate information so they can make informed decisions.
To the moms of children with CF who feel isolated in their journey — you are not alone. This is my letter to you, from someone who understands.
With help and support from my parents, I felt empowered to make my first big decision with my cystic fibrosis care: When to remove my G-tube.
For those of us who can’t take modulators, it can sometimes feel like you’ve been left behind. But I have found hope and motivation by participating in clinical trials.