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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 accident when he was twelve left him with one leg considerably shorter than the other after a long hospital stay and considerable medical interventions. It…
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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 lieu of flowers, the Kleinstiver family is requesting donations to CPFF in memory of Peter. Click here to make a donation in memory of Peter…
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Medication
Although there is no cure for pulmonary fibrosis, there are medications available to slow disease progression. Learn more about the common drug therapies used for different types of pulmonary fibrosis. Some common drug therapies are described below. Educational Videos Generic Antifibrotics: Dr. Fell Drug Therapy for Pulmonary Fibrosis: Dr. Kolb Drug Coverage By Province British…
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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 a year later I started having shortness of breath, coughing and had trouble getting through a day of work. After a lung biopsy and months…
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Support Groups
CPFF Support Groups CPFF support groups bring together people who are going through similar experiences to share their feelings, coping strategies, and more. Find a CPFF support group in your community. Start your own CPFF support group. Get the CPFF Support Group Leader Toolkit.
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Healthy Living
Wellness Resources SleepSelf-careMental HealthMindfulness MeditationMindfulness Exercises
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Resources from Canada
CPFF: Clinical trials for new PF treatments in 2024 and beyond Government of Canada: Clinical Trials and Drug Safety In Canada Health Canada: Clinical Trials and Health Safety: download the pdf Find a Clinical Trial in Canada The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (CPFF) is committed to providing valuable resources to our community. Click here to find a…
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Resources from the United States
Pulmonary Fibrosis Organization has a Clinical Trial Finder for pulmonary fibrosis related to conditions https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/patients-caregivers/medical-and-support-resources/clinical-trials-education-center ClinicalTrials.gov is a database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) Informing patients and families about clinical research: The Center for Information and Study on…
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Find a Clinical Trial for Pulmonary Fibrosis
The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (CPFF) is committed to providing valuable resources to our community. Click here to find a list of the most recent clinical trials evaluating new pulmonary fibrosis research in Canada. The PF Foundation clinical trials education centre from the United States also offers a clinical trial finder and more
