A charity has launched a new fundraising appeal to investigate links between cystic fibrosis (CF) and diabetes – and why CF sufferers are five times more likely to develop bowel cancer. CF is a life-limiting genetic condition caused a fault gene which
A cystic fibrosis sufferer with soaring health thanks to a wonder pill is now running in memory of her lost sister – who tragically died from the cruel condition before getting the drug. Devoted siblings Sophie and Danielle Jones, of Telford, Shropshire,
National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) ruled the drugs are costly for new patients. (Image: Getty) A mum whose courageous daughter died in her arms aged 11 waiting for life-saving cystic fibrosis drugs has blasted plans to deny the miracle
People with life-limiting conditions are struggling to heat their home, eat enough nutritious meals and access mental health services, according to the CF Trust. The charity warn that “many people are struggling to afford basic daily essentials with more people than ever
In March the Daily Express and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust handed over 1,300 signed NHS prescriptions to PM Rishi Sunak, asking he finally make sufferers exempt from paying for them. In 1968 many chronic illnesses like cancer, diabetes and epilepsy were included in a list
Advancements in cystic fibrosis treatment and therapies are associated with a substantial increase in life expectancy, a new study found. (iStock) DOUBLE THE LONGEVITY – Cystic fibrosis patients are living much longer than they were just 15 years ago. Here’s why. Continue reading…
A new study from Epic Research, a health analytics firm based in Verona, Wisconsin, detected some encouraging news for those who suffer from cystic fibrosis (CF). In 2008, the average life expectancy among CF patients was 26 years — 65% lower than