Lingering Identity as Chronically Ill and the Unanticipated Effects of Life-Changing Precision Medicine in Cystic Fibrosis: A Case Report

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the leading genetic disease among Caucasians; however, advances in diagnosis and treatment have improved both quality and quantity of life for those affected. A remarkable recent discovery is the triple-drug combination, elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor, which has been touted...

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Main Authors: Sigrid Ladores PhD, RN, PNP, CNE, FAAN, Morgan Polen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Patient Experience
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2374373521996971