Recent content by agm

Steve, once again, thank you for answering my question! I have just one more question: My son has CF, and when he was tested, only one mutation was found so far, df508. the other is undetected, and being tested now. My husband and myself were tested to see who had what mutation. I carry...

Thank you Steve for your replies. I will ask if the CF Clinic doctor will give a referral for the Ambry test. I have another question: I have 5 children. First two are from a previous relationship. I am not sure if he is a CF carrier or not, and have no way to contact him. My 3 youngest are...

I just had to chime in and comment on the MIL part! When my son, now 17months, was diagnosed 10 months ago, obviously both myself and my husband are carriers. There was no knowledge of cf or cf carrier status on either side. However, my MIL's comment when she found out was that the gene...

I just had to chime in and comment on the MIL part! When my son, now 17months, was diagnosed 10 months ago, obviously both myself and my husband are carriers. There was no knowledge of cf or cf carrier status on either side. However, my MIL's comment when she found out was that the gene...

I just had to chime in and comment on the MIL part! When my son, now 17months, was diagnosed 10 months ago, obviously both myself and my husband are carriers. There was no knowledge of cf or cf carrier status on either side. However, my MIL's comment when she found out was that the gene...

Steve, Thank you for your reply. Would you know if there is any other way I might be able to have my sons' mutation testing done? The Cystic Fibrosis Centre is not in any rush to find out the other mutation. I, however, am. I would just like to know which one, so I can do my research. :-)...

Hi there, My son was diagnosed via sweat test at the age of 6 months. His dna has come back positive for df508, and the other mutation is still unknown. His blood sample has been at the Sick Kids hospital to find the other mutation for 11 months now. I have been told it may take up to 3 YEARS...