Whether you are an IPF patient, a family member of a patient, or are close to someone with IPF, the CPF is always just a phone call away. Our staff have counseled thousands of patients, and we are always here to provide you with the resources and support you need. Please call 888-222-8541 to learn more.
The mission of the CPF is to accelerate research efforts leading to a cure for pulmonary fibrosis, while educating, supporting, and advocating for the community of patients, families, and medical professionals fighting this disease. Click here to learn more!
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a lung disorder characterized by a progressive scarring – known as fibrosis – and deterioration of the lungs, which slowly robs its victims of their ability to breathe. Approximately 128,000 Americans suffer from IPF, with 48,000 new cases diagnosed annually.
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Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis and National Jewish Medical and Research Center Collaborate to Provide Genetic Counseling for Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients
Coalition For Pulmonary Fibrosis and American Thoracic Society Awards $100,000 Pulmonary Fibrosis Grant to Massachusetts General Hospital Researcher
CPF Appoints Mishka Michon Chief Executive Officer
Gilead and LG Life Science Announce Agreement to Advance Novel Drug Candidates for Treatment of Fibrotic Diseases
New York City 5K Run-Walk for CPF Saturday May 17, 10 a.m. Central Park
UCSF to Host Interstitial Lung Disease CME Course for Medical Professionals April 5, 2008
Click Here to view WebCast of CPF's Living with IPF Patient Event in Seattle 10/13/07
CPF Working with Congress to Introduce Legislation to Increase Federal Funding for IPF, Create National Patient Registry
Patients, Families and Medical Professionals Encouraged to Show Support for Effort; Send a letter to your Members of Congress
(click here for a sample letter)
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