By the Cystic Fibrosis Dietitians across Canada and CF Education Montréal You are far from being the only one interested in complementary therapeutical approaches to relieve physical and affective problems related to cystic fibrosis (CF). More and more people follow non traditional approaches to treat some of their health worries. That said, remember that herbal […]
If the disease could teach me something…
I was six months old when I was diagnosed. In the beginning of the Eighties, the prognosis wasn’t encouraging for affected children’s future. Despite this, my parents decided to thumb their noses at reality. Thus, they will did everything in their capacity to have a healthy Cystic Fibrosis child. The illness is part of me […]
One kilometer at a time
Sophie Jacob Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac (Québec) Hi, my name is Sophie Jacob, a 34 year old happy and young woman, truck driver and social network media facilitator. I am also the author of the book Un kilomètre à la fois (One kilometer at a time). I received a diagnostic of cystic fibrosis at the age of […]
Helping by communicating
On October 17th last year, Living with Cystic Fibrosis awarded the Michel-Paquette prize to the journalist Harold Gagné. For several years now, this kind-hearted man has been supporting the cause of organ donation through his humane and respectful reports. He is also an important ally for the cystic fibrosis community. Having been the subject of […]
Editor Message
From SVB2016 The world belongs to optimists, pessimists are only spectators – François Guizot It is with renewed pleasure this year, as it has been for the past 30 years now, that we send you the SVB, our annual publication. Without a doubt, 2015 was a pivotal year in the world of cystic fibrosis. We […]
Bill 20: the end of a dream
Charlène Blais President of the board of directors The liberal government adopted the Quebec assisted procreation program in 2010. This program covered part of the costs linked to infertility treatment. Due to this program, between 2010 and 2015, a very high number of children were born, fulfilling the dream of couples that thought it […]