A few days ago marked what would have been my sister Alyssa’s 37th birthday. To pay homage to her this…
Tré LaRosa
Tré LaRosa is a scientific project manager, patient advocate, and writer. He has cystic fibrosis (CF) and carries two copies of the F508del mutation. He's been on Trikafta since 2019. He writes about science, living with CF, grief, family, and everything in between in an effort to get you thinking about what it means to be human. He lives in Arlington, Virginia with his fiancée Jessica and their two wonderful, lazy dogs, Duncan and Leo. He enjoys playing sports, being outdoors, and reading — and especially buying more books.
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Articles by Tré LaRosa
Hope is something I have often reflected on throughout my life. In fact, my first tattoo was of a…
The benefits of being in nature are well-documented. There are the physical benefits, such as improving blood pressure and…
My friend Steve Silberman died a year ago on Aug. 29, 2024. I was familiar with Steve before he knew…
I have been thinking a lot about aging lately. I think about it when I notice that it takes my…
Growing up, one of the worst parts of having cystic fibrosis (CF) was the gross orange cocktail I had…
Like many others, I never want to feel like cystic fibrosis (CF) is holding me back in any way.
When I was asked to write this column over two years ago, I was thrilled, but I wasn’t quite sure…
When I took Advanced Placement psychology in high school, a few subjects stuck out to me as being intuitive. I…
I can’t separate my physical malady from my mental diseases. Cystic fibrosis, depression, and anxiety are all linked, and…