Episode #0022 - Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult CF Care

Jerry Cahill's CF Wind Sprints

Combining the power of video and social media. Jerry will answer CF-related questions in a short format video.Made possible by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.This is the first in a three-part CF Wind Sprint series which will take a look at the major transitioning stages for people with cystic fibrosis. In this episode, we meet Jillian Monitello, a native of Long Island, NY. Jillian candidly opens up about her experience in transitioning from pediatric CF care to adult CF care. Jillian shares a few tips about making that transition, and recalls the stress she felt when first told she would need to move into adult CF care. In the end, thanks to the guidance of her doctors, hers was a smooth transition.For more information about cystic fibrosis or the Boomer Esiason Foundation, be sure to visit our website at www.esiason.org