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Medications

Pulmozyme (Dornase alfa)

October 8, 2015
Interviews and testimonies

Testimonial: The promise of a future

A powerful testimony about waiting for a transplant, the loneliness of the disease and the hope regained thanks to medical advances and organ donation.

October 6, 2015
Interviews and testimonies

Testimonial: The journey of an obstacle

A moving testimony about a multi-year fight against cystic fibrosis, lung transplantation and medical complications, driven by love, resilience and the hope of a new life.

October 6, 2015
Interviews and testimonies

Testimonial: When reality catches up with us

Testimonial from a lung transplant recipient living with cystic fibrosis, about post-transplant, exhaustion, disappointed expectations and learning a new rhythm of life.

October 6, 2015
Interviews and testimonies

Testimonial: I would have liked to be Superwoman

Testimonial from a lung transplant recipient living with cystic fibrosis, about post-transplant, fatigue, identity, work and learning a new rhythm of life.

October 6, 2015
Psychological help

Hemoptysis: coping with stress

This article focuses on hemoptysis in people living with cystic fibrosis, its psychological effects and strategies to better cope with the stress it can cause.

October 5, 2015
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We've come a long way, but there's still work to do

On the occasion of National Organ Donor Week, Transplant Québec and a transplant recipient recall that, despite major advances, organ donation remains essential to save more lives.

May 25, 2018
Research

Pre-transplant nutritional status: a new study

A study shows that BMI and pre-transplant nutritional support do not have a significant impact on short-term post-transplant outcomes in people with cystic fibrosis.

July 11, 2017
Research

Cystic Fibrosis Research: Major Advances and Persistent Challenges in 2015

A review of the scientific advances presented in 2015 highlights the progress of therapies targeting CFTR, in particular Orkambi, while highlighting the challenges related to their effectiveness, accessibility and cost.

January 27, 2016

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