"I try to reassure everyone who has been affected by this disease that CF isn't the end of the world if you don't want it to be."
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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  • Sabrina Walker Smith
    10/02/2012
    Sabrina Smith Walker is not only a cystic fibrosis patient but also a cancer survivor. Only in her 20s, she has faced more opposition than most people will face their entire lives. In spite of this, Sabrina is, and will continue to be, a survivor.
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  • Megan Whearty
    02/17/2012
    "At KSU, I have had a harder time adjusting than the average person, but I am determined to succeed ... I refuse to let CF slow me down and take over my life. I am better than my disease."
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  • Keith Connolly
    09/01/2011
    "I plan to continue staying healthy by planning out my days and staying motivated to beat this disease. I see a cure in the future, and I can only hope that I am here to witness that day!"
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  • Bryan Pendarvis
    10/01/2010
    “I have career goals, a great family, lots of friends, and a long-time girlfriend. I’m staying positive.”
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  • Gunnar Esiason
    05/11/2010
    "CF isn't the end of the world."
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  • Steve Bell
    05/01/2010
    "I'm determined, I fight, and I prevail."
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  • Chad Brown
    05/01/2010
    "It was the first time I felt like I had someone on my side..."
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  • Kayte Tranel
    04/16/2010
    “Although I cannot control many aspects of my life, I have a desire to work hard and focus on the things that I am capable of achieving.”
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  • Kurt Zimmerman
    12/10/2009
    “If I am studying, I use my treatments as a study break. Or if I am hanging out and watching a movie, I will put my vest on.”
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