I’ve been anxious since the removal of my beloved port-a-cath. Living with cystic fibrosis has frequently necessitated the use…
Articles by Lara Govendo
My husband, Chris, and I celebrated two years of marriage on May 25, but it feels like we’ve been together…
I recently underwent surgery to clear up a sinus infection. Even though I had a double-lung transplant eight years…
I learned early on in my life with cystic fibrosis (CF) that coping with a chronic illness is all…
Cystic fibrosis (CF) tends to take up a lot of space in my life. Sometimes it’s so all-consuming that…
Nearly eight years ago, I flew to Salt Lake City for the Transplant Games of America (TGA). It was…
Counseling is as routine for me as eating. Being born with cystic fibrosis and receiving a double-lung transplant led to…
“Why do you keep talking about what you’ve been through?” Yes, I’ve actually been asked this before. No, I won’t…
Prior to my double-lung transplant eight years ago, I didn’t know anything about organ donation. While living with cystic…
For me, cystic fibrosis (CF) was extremely aggressive and relentless. Breathing was always a struggle, and I was constantly…