Mutations & Conversations – a Column by Tré LaRosa

July 29, 2019September 4, 2019

The Long-term Effect of Disability Language

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

The life of a person with CF is constantly affected by language. A common debate in the community is how best to label us. Is it better to call ... Read more

July 22, 2019September 11, 2019

‘Everything’ Will Never Be Perfect, and That’s OK

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

I’ve always been able to eat whatever I wanted. That’s just a part of growing up with CF. Kids are picky eaters to begin with, but when you combine ... Read more

July 15, 2019August 26, 2019

Transforming Adversity into Progress

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

In my senior year of high school, I went to the exercise section of Dick’s Sporting Goods and searched for boxing gloves. I had decided on a whim that ... Read more

July 8, 2019August 7, 2019

Is it Ethical to Have Another Child Once You’ve Had One with CF?

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

Since I work in a cystic fibrosis (CF) lab and prioritize being open about my experiences with the disease, I’ve had some pretty heavy philosophical conversations with scientific peers. ... Read more

July 1, 2019August 7, 2019

Finding My CF Community Has Restored My Sense of Belonging

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

Growing up, I was insulated from the wider cystic fibrosis (CF) community. Since I had a sibling with CF, I didn’t feel the need to meet other kids with ... Read more

June 24, 2019June 21, 2019

My Recent Health Revelation Got Me Thinking About Infertility and CF

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

Most clinical manifestations of cystic fibrosis (CF) are in the lungs, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and sometimes the sinuses, kidneys, and liver. Unsurprisingly, these concerns attract most of the attention. ... Read more

June 17, 2019August 22, 2019

How to Overcome the Scourge of Confirmation Bias

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

Have you ever been caught up in a heated discussion with someone who continually refers to stories that confirm their beliefs? Or had a conversation in which it seemed ... Read more

June 10, 2019June 6, 2019

Science Literacy Is a Necessity in the CF Community

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

“Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill!” Many millennials immediately recognize the iconic jingle that was the introduction to the educational (and entertaining!) children’s science show “Bill Nye: The Science Guy.” ... Read more

June 3, 2019May 30, 2019

I’m Learning to Prioritize My Mental Health While Working Full-time

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

My depression and anxiety went undiagnosed and untreated for years. I knew something wasn’t right, but I didn’t think it was “bad enough” for me to be officially diagnosed ... Read more

May 20, 2019May 17, 2019

Find Out How You Fit into the CF Community

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

Three years ago, I was hardly involved in the broad cystic fibrosis (CF) community. My only involvement with CF – aside from the fact that my sister and I ... Read more

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