CF Podcasts

May 15, 2018

Today, Jerry interviews Mark Levine, a 48-year-old husband, stepfather, tennis player, traveler, engineer, and cystic fibrosis patient. Mark lost his younger brother, David, to CF at the age of 21. So today, he is extremely active in the CF community. He is a CFF speaker...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 183: You have a new set of lungs! What should you expect next?

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

May 9, 2018

In the latest edition of The Path Forward with Cystic Fibrosis, Dr. Arcasoy from Columbia University Medical Center is back to explain what happens after a patient has a double lung transplant. He discusses pain management and the post-transplant care team in detail. Here’s what to...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 182: You got the call for transplant, now what happens?

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

May 1, 2018

In Jerry Cahill’s latest edition of The Path Forward with Cystic Fibrosis, Dr. D’Ovidio and Dr. Arcasoy from Columbia University Medical Center explain what happens once a patient receives the official phone call for his or her transplant. They explain dry runs, the transplant surgery, a...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 181: I’m on the transplant list, now what?

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

April 23, 2018

In Jerry Cahill’s latest edition of The Path Forward with Cystic Fibrosis, Dr. Selim Arcasoy from Columbia University Medical Center discusses what happens once a patient is on the transplant list. The first three major steps are: Create a strict exercise program with the hospital rehab...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 180: The Pre-Transplant Process featuring Dr. Arcasoy from CUMC

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

April 10, 2018

In Jerry Cahill’s latest podcast series, The Path Forward with Cystic Fibrosis, we hear from Dr. Selim Arcasoy from Columbia University Medical Center. He discusses the pre-transplant process by covering the following topics: When should a CF patient consider a lung transplant? When lung function...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 179: Giving Back to the CF Community with Johnell Garmany

by BEF

CF Podcasts

September 5, 2017

In this cystic fibrosis podcast, Johnell Garmany, President and CEO of Garmany, discusses the history of his family and store as well as the reasoning behind their generosity. Founded by Johnell’s father around 43 years ago, Garmany has become known as one of the finer retail...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 178: Life Post Double Lung Transplant with Lizz Kaup

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

August 22, 2017

Originally on the cystic fibrosis podcast series around three years ago, Lizz returns to discuss her life after her double lung transplant in March 2016. Lizz is 37 years old and was diagnosed at age 3. She is from a small town in Oklahoma. She...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 177: How To Survive And Live A Healthy Lifestyle With CF

by BEF

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

August 15, 2017

Faisal is 18 years old and currently resides in Concord, CA. He recently graduated from High School and is headed to college in the fall. Faisal plays soccer for the Diablo FC in the National Premier League and was a member of the Afghanistan U19...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 176: Importance of Nutrition for CF Patients

by BEF

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

July 19, 2017

In this podcast, we meet Molly Bigford, a Registered Dietitian for the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Care Team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born and raised in Michigan, Molly began working with hospitalized adult patients with cystic fibrosis 13 years ago. When the CF clinic divided into...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 175: Being a CF Mom featuring Cheryl Esiason

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments, Relationships

June 8, 2017

In this cystic fibrosis podcast, Cheryl Esiason, wife of Boomer Esiason and mother to Gunnar and Sydney, shares her own personal journey as a mother to someone living with cystic fibrosis. She recalls Gunnar’s false negative CF test and her initial thoughts once he was...

CF Podcasts

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 184: Involvement in the CF Community

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 183: You have a new set of lungs! What should you expect next?

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 182: You got the call for transplant, now what happens?

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 181: I’m on the transplant list, now what?

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 180: The Pre-Transplant Process featuring Dr. Arcasoy from CUMC

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 179: Giving Back to the CF Community with Johnell Garmany

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 178: Life Post Double Lung Transplant with Lizz Kaup

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 177: How To Survive And Live A Healthy Lifestyle With CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 176: Importance of Nutrition for CF Patients

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 175: Being a CF Mom featuring Cheryl Esiason

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