Meet our own Jerry Cahill, the man behind the microphone. Jerry is 55 and living, breathing and succeeding with CF.
The experience of living with cystic fibrosis is markedly different today than it was decades ago. Thanks to the discovery of the CF gene, the availability of effective drug therapies and advances in technology, the 30,000 Americans who deal with the disease day in and day out are living longer and fuller lives. In a word, they are thriving.
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  • Podcast 97: Gunnar Esiason - College Life and CF
    Gunnar Esiason, a 19-year-old with cystic fibrosis, is a sophomore majoring in English at Boston College. Gunnar is physically active in intramural sports, works at being compliant, and loves college life.
  • Podcast 81: Patrick Newman - Gearing Up for College with CF
    Patrick Newman, 18 years old with cystic fibrosis, lives in Missouri. Patrick is playing sports, enjoying friends and family, and gearing up for college. Patrick will attend the University of Missouri in the fall and is looking forward to being independent and taking responsibility for his health care.