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Real stories from real fighters
Others have learned to seize every opportunity in their fight against cystic fibrosis (CF)—now you can learn from them.
Watch how Sara manages living with Pseudomonas aeruginosa
"I am a wife, mom, and full-time fundraiser who happens to have CF with pseudomonas aeruginosa. I live in Texas, and I enjoy kickboxing, traveling, and, most of all, spending time with my family. Diagnosed at 6 months old, I have grown up with CF; facing this reality challenged me to seize every opportunity."– Sara Sanders
"Dealing with Pseudomonas is challenging, but it is possible."
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“Managing multiple treatments for CF along with a busy lifestyle is hard. How do others you know do it?”
