BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

August 11, 2020

All parents worry about their children – but parents of kids with cystic fibrosis have additional stressors and concerns. In the latest CF podcast, Eric Schandel sat down with Jerry Cahill to share his experience of being a CF dad – to Remi, who is...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 247: Ups and Downs of Having Two Siblings with CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Relationships

July 28, 2020

In Jerry’s latest CF Unmasked podcast, he sits down with Greg Love for an uncensored look at what it’s like growing up with two brothers with cystic fibrosis. From witnessing countless pulmonary exacerbations to feeling guilty about being healthy, Greg shares his experiences openly and...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 246: Traveling with Cystic Fibrosis

by BEF

Career World, CF Podcasts

July 21, 2020

“I am not defined by my disease. I have CF, but I am not CF. I can do what everyone else can do; I just might have to do it a little bit different. I might have to add in some treatments during the day....

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 245: CF Medication Insurance and Prior Authorization

by BEF

CF Community, CF Podcasts

July 14, 2020

In the latest CF Podcast, Jerry Cahill interviewed James Colligan, Director of Sales and Business Development, and Danielle Maffei, Lead CF Pharmacist, at Total Care RX, a specialty pharmacy that focuses on lifting the financial burden of patients living with cystic fibrosis. Danielle and James discuss...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 244: Being a CF Mom with Ann Marie Raiano

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Relationships

July 7, 2020

“My life is my family; and when my family feels good, then I’m happy, and my heart is full.” In his latest CF Podcast, Jerry was joined by Ann Marie Raiano, who has two children living with cystic fibrosis – Chris, 31, and Amanda, 27. She...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 243: CF Modulators a Decade Later

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

June 4, 2020

“Keep pushing. Know that people are working for a treatment for the extra group of our friends who don’t have a treatment. And just exercise and stay focused.” Jerry took his CF Podcasts to Skype! In his latest, he chats with Emily Schaller who is 38...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 242: CF and Post Lung Transplant Set Backs after a Car Accident

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

May 26, 2020

In August 2019, Jerry Cahill got into a serious car accident. As someone living with CF and post double lung transplant, he faced many complications that kept him in the hospital for 2 months. He survived 2 surgeries in ten days and many other procedures...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 241: CF Teen Completes Iron Man in Isolation

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

May 19, 2020

“Get involved. Try everything and any sport possible. Find what you like doing and what you’re good at. And remember you only live once, so be the best you can be.” 2.6-mile swim. 26-mile run. 126-mile bike ride. 2.6 days. After the London Marathon was cancelled due...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 240: Living Beyond 60-Years-Old with CF

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

May 6, 2020

“I think that’s important for people in life – to help you move forward and be successful – is to be passionate.” Jerry Cahill was diagnosed at 10-years-old at a time when doctors told his parents that he most likely wouldn’t see his teenage years. Instead...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 239: 20 Years Post Double Lung Transplant

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

April 6, 2020

In the latest CF podcast, Andrea Eisenman shares her CF and transplant journey with Jerry – from growing up in the dark ages of CF to transplant and beyond. Andrea is now 55-years-old and 20 years post double lung transplant! She attributes her life and...

Author: BEF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 248: The Emotional Side of Being a CF Dad

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 247: Ups and Downs of Having Two Siblings with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 246: Traveling with Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 245: CF Medication Insurance and Prior Authorization

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 244: Being a CF Mom with Ann Marie Raiano

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 243: CF Modulators a Decade Later

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 242: CF and Post Lung Transplant Set Backs after a Car Accident

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 241: CF Teen Completes Iron Man in Isolation

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 240: Living Beyond 60-Years-Old with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 239: 20 Years Post Double Lung Transplant

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