Since I work in a cystic fibrosis (CF) lab and prioritize being open about my experiences with the disease, I’ve…
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
Growing up, I was insulated from the wider cystic fibrosis (CF) community. Since I had a sibling with CF, I…
Most clinical manifestations of cystic fibrosis (CF) are in the lungs, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and sometimes the sinuses, kidneys, and…
Have you ever been caught up in a heated discussion with someone who continually refers to stories that confirm their…
“Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill!” Many millennials immediately recognize the iconic jingle that was the introduction to the educational…
My depression and anxiety went undiagnosed and untreated for years. I knew something wasn’t right, but I didn’t…
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…