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George Kaminsky was a great support to others facing PF
The Board of CPFF is saddened to share the news that former Board member George Kaminsky passed away on December 11, 2022. He served on the Board for several years […]
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Being a PF caregiver has its challenges and rewards
Asked what advice she’d give to other caregivers living with people with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), Beth Garbutt, 61, has a few tips: “Join a support group. Learn more. Ask questions. […]
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MAiD offered Frank Driscoll the choice to have his “good death”
Frank Driscoll chose medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to end his life as he wished, at home with family. Frank Driscoll was no stranger to his own mortality. A shooting […]
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My journey with IPF
In 2009, I had lung cancer and had my upper left lobe removed on my 50th birthday. I recovered well and was back to work within a week. However, about […]
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What Psoriatic Arthritis Did to My Lungs
Around the age of 50, I woke up in the morning and could hardly move; everything was swollen and it hurt. I went to my GP and he said its […]
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So Far So Good
Approximately three years ago I started to experience shortness of breath. I was a very active person teaching martial arts, biking, running, kayaking etc. Spent quite a few visits going […]
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Life Happens
I am sharing my story because we need to talk about IPF . At first after being diagnosed it was on my mind when I woke and around the clock. […]
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Honouring Dr. Peter Kleinstiver
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Kleinstiver who recently joined the CPFF Board in August 2022. Peter passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. In […]
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Honouring Linda (Clarke) Mcdonald
My sister Linda has IPF. Linda is a member of the Clarke family in Alberta and has been a huge support to the family during all of our struggles with […]
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My journey with IPF
In 2014, I had a cold but the cough wouldn’t go away. It kept getting worse until if I inhaled, I coughed. Dr could hardly examine me. I was sent […]