When I was diagnosed with CF at 22, I was relieved. I could start treating the disease we'd been trying to identify for years. But after the initial excitement, I started facing issues of denial, anger and confusion…so I ran.
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For most of my 30 years, my life has been on the same path as my peers'. But suddenly, things feel different.
In the third plenary of NACFC, three guidelines authors announced the publication of guidelines for screening and treating depression and anxiety, and explained how the guidelines were developed. Read on for my thoughts.
The time has come to redefine success and what it should look like in the CF community.
Meet Hal Leshner, first-time hiker in the CF Foundation's Xtreme Hike, a fundraising event that challenges members of the CF community, and their families and friends, to take on the great outdoors.
Matt James, an adult with CF, and Anna Georgiopoulos, M.D., discuss the importance of mental health in CF care, including what to expect from the recently published guidelines for screening and treating depression and anxiety. Watch the One-on-One Live video here.
Accepting that I have depression was difficult. But my care team, family, medication and talk therapy keep me healthy.
Meet a few faces from the 2015 Pittsburgh's 50 Finest event and learn how they raised funds and awareness for the CF cause.
In our newest “Living Today” video, Andy Lipman, 42, describes how he's created a positive spin on coping with a life-shortening disease.
This year our CF Foundation employee Great Strides team adopted a “Star Wars” theme and, believe me, we went all out to make the experience extra special and out of this world. See for yourself!