The risk for colorectal cancer in adults with cystic fibrosis is 5–10 times greater than the general population, and even higher for people with CF who receive a lung or other solid organ transplant. Find out how early screening can help reduce your risk.
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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is offering two vital resources to support CF families who may be affected by Hurricane Michael.
In the wake of Hurricane Florence, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is offering two vital resources to support CF families affected by this hurricane and its surge.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has provided the following resources. Our Compass team continues to stand by and offer support of those impacted by these storms.
Although not part of my son's “official” care team, our local pharmacist plays a key role in his cystic fibrosis care.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, our hearts go out to the many people impacted by the storm and flooding, particularly those in our cystic fibrosis community.
By learning about the implications of all transplant-related medications and treatments before undergoing a transplant, men with cystic fibrosis can avoid some of the harmful reproductive side effects and improve their ability to have biological children post-transplant.
Listening to my body -- and hearing what it has to say -- is not always what I want to do, but what I need to do.
When I ran into a particularly difficult situation with my last job, the “d” word entered my lexicon for the first time: disability. While my life doesn't look like I thought it would, I have come to accept where I am and gained a new perspective on work and life.
Because transplant is such a complex process, most transplant centers require that candidates gather the necessary social support to help navigate the transplant process.