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?

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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?

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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

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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 178: Life Post Double Lung Transplant with Lizz Kaup

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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...

Podcast 171: The Daily Grind with Cystic Fibrosis featuring Pam Gauvin-Fernandes

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

May 31, 2017

In this podcast, we hear from Pam Gauvin-Fernandes, whose journey is truly unique. Misdiagnosed for years with bronchitis, she was tested and confirmed to have cystic fibrosis at 18 years of age. Fortunately, her health stayed steady for years due to her passion for swimming....

CF Podcast 170: Jerry’s Five Year Transplant Anniversary

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Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments, Lung Transplants

April 26, 2017

Jerry Cahill, 5 years post transplant, shares the ups and downs of his journey as an organ donor recipient. This podcast was made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from GENENTECH to the Boomer Esiason Foundation....

CF Podcast 169: #MyNewLungs

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CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments, Lung Transplants

April 26, 2017

In this podcast, cystic fibrosis patients share their inspiring double lung transplant stories in honor of organ donation awareness month. From being listed to “dry runs” to the actual surgery – each of these stories offers a unique look into the transplant process. This podcast was...

CF Podcast 165: Denise Horgan’s Life Post-Double Lung Transplant

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Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments, Lung Transplants

April 26, 2017

In this cystic fibrosis podcast, we meet Denise – a 41-year-old County Kerry, Ireland native who is living, breathing, and succeeding in New York. Three years ago, she received a life-saving double lung transplant, which she says was a bittersweet moment… to know that someone...

CF Podcast 156 – Jerry Cahill: 4 Years Post-Transplant

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CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments, Lung Transplants

April 18, 2016

Gunnar Esiason sat down with BEF CF Ambassador Jerry Cahill recently to find out more about his double lung transplant and the way his life has changed since he had the procedure 4 years ago. Jerry shares the many ways in which he has traded...

Lung Transplants

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 178: Life Post Double Lung Transplant with Lizz Kaup

Podcast 171: The Daily Grind with Cystic Fibrosis featuring Pam Gauvin-Fernandes

CF Podcast 170: Jerry’s Five Year Transplant Anniversary

CF Podcast 169: #MyNewLungs

CF Podcast 165: Denise Horgan’s Life Post-Double Lung Transplant

CF Podcast 156 – Jerry Cahill: 4 Years Post-Transplant

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