FRESNO, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE ) – Just three decades ago, the life expectancy for somebody with cystic fibrosis was about 30 years.
But thanks to advancements in treatment and better resource centers, people are living longer. The life expectancy is now extended to about 50 years, and that’s why the first UCSF, Fresno Cystic Fibrosis Family Education Day event is so important.
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It’s an opportunity for anybody in the community to be introduced to the only adult cystic fibrosis, or “CF”, center in the valley and learn about all the advancements in treatment.
People like Abigail Treadway say it’s a game changer.
“If I didn’t have doctors who were experts, a care team that were experts on all of my specific needs, I would have to explain myself to other doctors, and I don’t have to do that at a CF clinic,” she said.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes secretions in the lungs, digestive tract, and other areas of the body, which can lead to infections and difficulty breathing.