4 CF-related health issues I tackled during my pregnancy
In 1994, I was 24 years old and engaged to be married. My health was good despite my cystic fibrosis (CF). My doctor hadn’t mentioned anything about family planning, so I decided…
Living Beyond — Jennifer Cogliano
Jennifer Cogliano, diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in her first few days of life, has been defying the odds of her disease for the majority of her life. She has a daughter, worked as a nurse for 20 years, and then received the gift of life through a bilateral lung transplant in 2020 during the pandemic. Jennifer is the self-published author of a children’s picture book, “The Friendship Umbrella,” which teaches about being kind, helping others, and appreciating each other’s differences. Jennifer loves dogs and music, has a strong faith in God, and has always chosen to count her blessings instead of her struggles.
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Walking my daughter down the aisle was worth every breath
One month ago, my daughter got married. I woke up early that morning and took a long, slow, deep breath. For someone who has lived with cystic fibrosis (CF), that simple act felt…
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I’m slowly learning to share my life with cystic fibrosis and transplant
My mother was recently cleaning out her attic, trying out the minimalist technique she’d seen on a Netflix show. In the process of deciding which items still bring her joy, she gathered a bag…
Welcome to ‘Living Beyond,’ a new column about life after CF diagnosis
As a new columnist for Cystic Fibrosis News Today, I welcome you to “Living Beyond.” I come from a time when the life expectancy for someone born with cystic fibrosis…
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