My depression and anxiety went undiagnosed and untreated for years. I knew something wasn’t right, but I didn’t…
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
Three years ago, I was hardly involved in the broad cystic fibrosis (CF) community. My only involvement with CF –…
When we say “me” or “I,” what exactly are we referring to? Are we referring to our bodies, our minds,…
I can remember the day I discovered the truth that I had already suspected in my heart: cystic fibrosis (CF)…
Based on the stringent qualifications the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation uses to determine who has cystic fibrosis, approximately 70,000 people…
I have a productivity complex: I feel like if I’m not being productive, I’m wasting my time. And…
We all play different roles in our lives: We are friends, children, siblings, parents, cousins, employees, and more.
For nearly three years, I’ve worked alongside brilliant CF doctors, scientists, and PhDs at a great research hospital.
The CF community’s strength is in its powerful, far-spread voice. For people with a chronic disease, and doubly…
Let’s Talk About Death and Grief
I consider myself a conversation-starter. I like discussing serious topics and sharing my genuine feelings and thoughts with…