Four posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 9/29 -10/5/2024.
09/30/2024 – “If I can be half the man he was in his 25 years I will go to my grave a very happy man” – Paul and Cahir’s story – It’s important to share CF stories that don’t have a rosy ending. It helps us stay focused on the work ahead until we have a cure.
10/01/2024 – Non-white Canadians with CF face higher risk of death, study finds – The data in this study should drive an increased emphasis on identifying, and resolving, the differences in outcomes for the non-white population living with CF.
10/03/2024 – The language of research – what does ‘research translation’ actually mean? – We often share articles on discoveries that have the potential to produce new treatments or new methods for diagnosis. This article describes the process to get from a discovery to a final application.
10/04/2024 – How to Navigate College and Employment With CF – As the average age of the CF population increases, they encounter new balancing acts. This blogger offers suggestions for dealing with college and work life.