Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a fatal genetic disease affecting the lungs and digestive system. Today, the predicted age of survival for someone with CF is more than 37 years.
According to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, about one in every 3,600 children born in Canada has CF. In the US, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation believes there are about 1,000 new cases of CF each year, with 30,000 children and adults in the US affected. Worldwide, that number rises to 70,000.
Sixtyfive Roses: A Sister’s Memoir by Heather Summerhayes Cariou tells the story of a family dealing with CF. At six years old, …read more