I spent my childhood and young adulthood being told I was “too young and healthy” to be dealing with the health issues I experienced. But as an adult, I was determined to find answers, and eventually, ...
Throughout my childhood, I was thin and underweight thanks to cystic fibrosis. When my mother, my sister, and I would go to the trails near our house to exercise, I hated running. I could barely make ...
Your transplant team and CF care team can help you think about whether to get listed. Knowing the risks and benefits can help you decide when to get listed. It also helps to understand the factors ...
To be considered for a lung transplant, you must undergo an extensive evaluation at a transplant center. The process can take several days to several weeks, depending on the center. This evaluation ...