BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

June 4, 2018

The latest video in The Path Forward with Cystic Fibrosis series, Dr. Emily DiMango, Director of the Gunnar Esiason Adult CF Program at Columbia University Medical Center, discusses the lung transplant process through the lens of a CF doctor. First, she reviews the importance of CF...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 186: Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion for Transplant

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

May 29, 2018

In the latest edition of The Path Forward with Cystic Fibrosis, Dr. Frank D’Ovidio – the Surgical Director of the Lung Transplant Program and Director of the Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion Program at CUMC – explains exactly what the Ex Vivo program is and what...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 185: Kids Making a Difference

by BEF

CF Podcasts

May 23, 2018

In his latest video podcast, Jerry spoke with kids from Stony Point Elementary school, where the North Rockland Sports Day was created; it all started with a class of 3rd graders who wanted to raise money for charity in a fun, inspiring way. Now, four years...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 184: Involvement in the CF Community

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts

May 15, 2018

Today, Jerry interviews Mark Levine, a 48-year-old husband, stepfather, tennis player, traveler, engineer, and cystic fibrosis patient. Mark lost his younger brother, David, to CF at the age of 21. So today, he is extremely active in the CF community. He is a CFF speaker...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 183: You have a new set of lungs! What should you expect next?

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

May 9, 2018

In the latest edition of The Path Forward with Cystic Fibrosis, Dr. Arcasoy from Columbia University Medical Center is back to explain what happens after a patient has a double lung transplant. He discusses pain management and the post-transplant care team in detail. Here’s what to...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 182: You got the call for transplant, now what happens?

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

May 1, 2018

In Jerry Cahill’s latest edition of The Path Forward with Cystic Fibrosis, Dr. D’Ovidio and Dr. Arcasoy from Columbia University Medical Center explain what happens once a patient receives the official phone call for his or her transplant. They explain dry runs, the transplant surgery, a...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 181: I’m on the transplant list, now what?

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

April 23, 2018

In Jerry Cahill’s latest edition of The Path Forward with Cystic Fibrosis, Dr. Selim Arcasoy from Columbia University Medical Center discusses what happens once a patient is on the transplant list. The first three major steps are: Create a strict exercise program with the hospital rehab...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 180: The Pre-Transplant Process featuring Dr. Arcasoy from CUMC

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

April 10, 2018

In Jerry Cahill’s latest podcast series, The Path Forward with Cystic Fibrosis, we hear from Dr. Selim Arcasoy from Columbia University Medical Center. He discusses the pre-transplant process by covering the following topics: When should a CF patient consider a lung transplant? When lung function...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 179: Giving Back to the CF Community with Johnell Garmany

by BEF

CF Podcasts

September 5, 2017

In this cystic fibrosis podcast, Johnell Garmany, President and CEO of Garmany, discusses the history of his family and store as well as the reasoning behind their generosity. Founded by Johnell’s father around 43 years ago, Garmany has become known as one of the finer retail...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 178: Life Post Double Lung Transplant with Lizz Kaup

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

August 22, 2017

Originally on the cystic fibrosis podcast series around three years ago, Lizz returns to discuss her life after her double lung transplant in March 2016. Lizz is 37 years old and was diagnosed at age 3. She is from a small town in Oklahoma. She...

Author: BEF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 187: The Pre-Transplant Process

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 186: Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion for Transplant

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 185: Kids Making a Difference

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 184: Involvement in the CF Community

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 183: You have a new set of lungs! What should you expect next?

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 182: You got the call for transplant, now what happens?

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 181: I’m on the transplant list, now what?

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 180: The Pre-Transplant Process featuring Dr. Arcasoy from CUMC

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 179: Giving Back to the CF Community with Johnell Garmany

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 178: Life Post Double Lung Transplant with Lizz Kaup

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