Cystic fibrosis affects people of every racial and ethnic group. Of the nearly 40,000 people living with CF in the U.S., approximately 15% are identified as racially or ethnically diverse. Research shows that people of color with CF, particularly people who are Black and Hispanic, experience unique challenges and often have negative experiences that can lead to poorer outcomes. Some of these inequities are referenced in the following data.
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Although adults with cystic fibrosis are at a significantly higher risk of developing colorectal cancer than the general population, colonoscopy screening is an effective way to prevent and treat colorectal cancer by helping to detect and remove polyps. People with CF should be screened starting at age 40 (or 30 for those who have had a transplant). Find out how early screening can help reduce the risk.
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En la Fundación de la Fibrosis Quística, nos comprometemos con la igualdad, la justicia racial, la diversidad y la inclusión como principios básicos que guían nuestros esfuerzos para brindar a toda persona con fibrosis quística (FQ) la oportunidad de llevar una vida larga y plena.
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.
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