BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

March 12, 2019

In the latest CF podcast, 53-year-old Gary Klausner shares his unique story. He is 20 years post double lung transplant, married with two children, and living his life to the fullest. He discusses how his positive attitude has gotten him through the difficult times, including...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 211: Life After Chronic Rejection Post Transplant

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments, Lung Transplants

February 19, 2019

In Jerry Cahill’s latest podcast, Katy Starck-Monte and her husband Joey sit down to share their story. Diagnosed at 13 months old, Katy was born the youngest of five sisters. With the support and help of her family, she lived a relatively normal life –...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 210: The Future of Double Lung Transplants

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

February 12, 2019

Jerry Cahill and Dr. Joshua Sonett, Professor of Surgical Oncology, Chief of the Division of General Thoracic Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and Director of The Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center– and Jerry’s transplant surgeon! – discuss...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 209: The Role of a Lung Transplant Coordinator Pre and Post-Transplant

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

February 5, 2019

In the latest CF Podcast, Jerry Cahill’s lung transplant coordinator at CUIMC, Maggie Carroll, sat down to discuss her role as a Physician Assistant in the Lung Transplant Program. As a PA, she helps manage patients’ pulmonary issues in addition to any other problems that...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 208: A Day in the Life of a Cystic Fibrosis Patient

by BEF

CF Podcasts

January 29, 2019

In Jerry’s latest video podcast, he explores the daily life of a cystic fibrosis patient and his or her family and support system. Because CF is 24/7, it can take a toll on all of those affected by it. But with positivity and strength, those...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 207: Transitioning through the stages of CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments

January 21, 2019

In his latest podcast, Jerry sits down to discuss the various stages of living with cystic fibrosis and how to handle the transition: patients need to become independent and caregivers need to relinquish control. While this can be difficult, he believes it is imperative to...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 206: The Double Lung Transplant Surgery

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

January 15, 2019

In his latest video podcast, Jerry sat down with Dr. Joshua Sonett, Professor of Surgical Oncology, Chief of the Division of General Thoracic Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and Director of The Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center–...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 205: CrossFit and CF

by BEF

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

January 8, 2019

In the latest CF podcast, Jerry chatted with 21-year-old Brennan Hatfield about his love of and dedication to CrossFit. Growing up with two brothers who also have CF, Brennan is extremely familiar with treatments and the importance of staying compliant and healthy. In 2015, after...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 204: Multitasking as a CF Mom

by BEF

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

December 18, 2018

In Jerry’s latest video podcast, he speaks with Kelly Hatfield about being a mom to three boys with cystic fibrosis and a daughter who is a carrier. She discusses the importance of her family’s strict treatment routines, how to prevent cross contamination and infection, and...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 203: Thankful at the Holidays

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments

December 3, 2018

In his latest podcast, Jerry Cahill sits down to reflect on the holiday season – when he was growing up, why he is most thankful today, and how to make sure he stays healthy enough to enjoy time with family and friends around this time...

Author: BEF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 212: Never Say Never with Gary Klausner

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 211: Life After Chronic Rejection Post Transplant

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 210: The Future of Double Lung Transplants

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 209: The Role of a Lung Transplant Coordinator Pre and Post-Transplant

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 208: A Day in the Life of a Cystic Fibrosis Patient

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 207: Transitioning through the stages of CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 206: The Double Lung Transplant Surgery

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 205: CrossFit and CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 204: Multitasking as a CF Mom

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 203: Thankful at the Holidays

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