The McGill University Faculty of Dentistry will once again be offering free dental treatments this summer, from July 4th to 27th, for people living with Cystic Fibrosis. Treatment is provided by fourth-year dental students under the supervision of general practice dentists. People who are seen with this program, supported by the Quebec government, can have their teeth […]
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Tributes to Louis Plante
On Saturday, April 8, one of us, Louis Plante, died waiting for a second pulmonary transplant. In addition to being involved in our organization several years, Louis is known to be the inventor of the Frequencer, a respiratory physiotherapy device used by several people living with cystic fibrosis. The creation of this device results from […]
New effective treatment for some Cystic Fibrosis mutations!
Great news for people living with CF! On March 29th, Vertex released two new Phase 3 studies on the use of a CF treatment. Indeed, the association of ivacaftor (activator, active principle of Kalydeco®) and of the corrector VX-661 (tezacaftor) proved effective for patients aged 12 years and older and whose mutation is DF508 combined […]
Participate in the development of a new mobile app adapted to CF!
We are pleased to inform you that we have an exclusive partnership with SELFCAREMVMT to adapt a mobile application for people living with Cystic Fibrosis. We are currently looking for CF people who would be interested in participating in the development phase for a month. Afterwards, your comments will be used to adapt the application, […]
Personal development assistance Funds
Would you like to develop yourself by attending a specific personnal formation or course? Living with Cystic Fibrosis has developed a fund to support you financially in your efforts. Indeed, we propose to refund 50% to 100% of your registration fees, up to $ 100, upon presentation of an invoice confirming your subscription. The amount […]
Everybody Up! Exercise and Physical Activity In Cystic Fibrosis
Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are living longer and better than ever. Current projections suggest that young CF patients have an even brighter future. Along with increases in longevity, CF patients are busy accomplishing more than ever before. In the realm of sports, there are now CF patients performing at, or close to, national and […]
