Mental health struggles often co-occur with chronic illnesses. This was true for me while living with cystic fibrosis, and still is, four years after my double-lung transplant. I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression my whole life, and in recent years, I’ve dealt with post-traumatic stress. Awareness is helpful,…
Marking three decades of supporting the educational pursuits of young cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, AbbVie is calling for applications from U.S. students in this, its 30th year offering CF scholarships. The application deadline for the AbbVie CF Scholarship program for the 2022-2023 academic year is May 25 at…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Gz-3tAoss In this Shianne Breaths video, Shianne describes three positives and three negatives about having cystic fibrosis. One positive point is the support and friendship she enjoys from within the CF community. A negative in two words: hospital stays. Read about 5-year-old CF patient Christopher and how his birthday became extra…
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