Seven posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 12/14-20/2025.
12/14/2025 – The brain switch that could rewrite how we treat mental illness – This article may not pertain directly to CF, but advancing mental health treatments is good news.
12/15/2025 – “It makes us live for every moment” – Another story about managing CF during the holiday season with a message to those unfamiliar with CF.
12/16/2025 – Trikafta cuts need long-term for other CF treatments in real world – It is not surprising that the improvements Trikafta produces in lung function extends to other aspects of CF treatment. These positive results remind us that similar advances are needed for individuals who do not benefit from Trikafta.
12/17/2025 – Life expectancy is a useful metric, but it doesn’t tell the whole story – This blogger shares his personal perspective on dealing with CF life expectancy statistics.
12/18/2025 – Dr. Amanda Morris’ Groundbreaking Look Inside Sputum – Sputum samples are a common diagnostic in CF care. This researcher is taking that further using sputum, rather than lab cultures, to study bacterial interactions which may lead to improved treatments.
12/19/2025 – The Cost of Care in a Broken System – The battles people living with CF are not all medical. This (sad) story describes the hurdles many people encounter in dealing access to care and paying for that care.
12/20/2025 – “I owe my life to a man I will never know. I think about him every single day” – Joseph’s story – In this season of giving, there may be no gift greater than organ donation. A gift arising out of tragedy and grief that gives life and joy to some unknown person.