vecturd

I can't think of any questions, but I came to say stay strong. I had a friend with CF, so I have an idea of how easy it is to lose hope and start hating everything. From what I've seen, it seems that attitude plays a huge part in how well a CF-er does. You have my support, and I wish you the best in all future endeavors.

Oh and just to clarify, my friend didn't die or anything. He just started being a jerk all the time, so I don't talk much anymore. I think he succumbed to the negativity and it started to come out on everyone that is close to him. He knows I am still there for him whenever he needs me, but I generally try to avoid the abuse whenever possible. Other than being a jerk, he is doing quite well medically. He has a more uncommon genotype, so he is very healthy. But yeah, stay strong buddy!

Yeah they are. A company called Vertex Pharmaceuticals, backed by support from the CF Foundation is working pretty hard to get something out there for the ⌂F508 mutation, which is what (I think) ~75% of CF cases are caused by. From what I have heard, they learn new things every day, and they are getting closer and closer. I'm rooting for them!

or the song by Everlast. It is rather moving.

IIRC, ~95%-98% of males with CF are infertile, due to malformation of the vas deferans in utero. Female CF-ers are not usually infertile, but there is a chance.

Yes. Important point. Infertility does not equal sterility. With assisted reproductive techniques, they can still have kids.