Disabilities Do Not Slow Him Down
- 12.19.07
- Cystic Fibrosis, Visually Impaired
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Luke Anthony does not let Cystic Fibrosis nor his blindness stop him from reaching his dreams. Read about this exceptional young man in this article.
45, With Cystic Fibrosis, And Still Going Strong
- 10.03.07
- Cystic Fibrosis
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This is a pretty amazing video about a 45 year old man with Cystic Fibrosis. He is happily married with two children. This is particularly awesome considering that not too long ago people with CF usually did not live past the age of 10. I am so hopeful that sometime in the near future [...]
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Video
- 07.11.07
- Cystic Fibrosis
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This is an informative video from the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Cystic Fibrosis Articles
- 05.14.07
- Cystic Fibrosis
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Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation on the person’s 7th chromosome. This mutation is inherited from both parents. Many times the parent is unaware that they are carriers for this disorder until they have a child born with it. Common symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis include salty-tasting skin, foul-smelling stools, greasy [...]
When you have more than one….
- 05.14.07
- Cystic Fibrosis
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It can be difficult to find out that you and your spouse are carriers of a potentially deadly disease like Cystic Fibrosis. It is even worse when you find out with the birth of your child. I’ve even heard of parents finding out that their older child has the disease after the younger child is [...]