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Former Make-a-Wish recipient now granting wishes for other sick kidsFor Katrina Secord, life hasn't always been a walk in the park. Born with cystic fibrosis and told she would have a life expectancy until 18 years old.CanadaMar 15, 2023
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Saskatchewan will cover cost of ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug TrikaftaThe province announced their plans to cover the cost of the life-altering cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta on Friday, joining Alberta and Ontario.HealthSep 26, 2021
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Cystic Fibrosis patients, advocates urge Ontario government to provide ‘miracle drug’ funding"We can't afford to lose any more patients to CF when there is a drug like this available."HealthAug 20, 2021
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Cystic fibrosis life-altering drug nearing patient access across the country: Health CanadaMedical experts feel Trikafta should be available in most, if not all the provinces, by Labour Day. This would mean cystic fibrosis patients would have full access.HealthJun 20, 2021
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Family of Ontario brothers with Cystic Fibrosis fight for province’s help to access vital drugs"Just like the (COVID-19) vaccine, people are waiting for the vaccine. We're waiting for this pill."HealthJan 19, 2021
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CF patients await access to ‘game-changing’ drug Trikafta as it moves closer to approvalCF patients are waiting for the green light to access Trikafta. The life-altering drug has been moving closer to approval through the Canadian drug approval process.HealthDec 29, 2020
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Saskatoon family waiting for access to cystic fibrosis treatmentsA Saskatoon family waits on a potential deal that would bring access to new cystic fibrosis treatment drugs in Canada that would help their two boys who have CF.CanadaJun 28, 2020
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Orphan Drugs: The high cost of rare diseasesExpensive drugs for rare diseases are becoming more common as genetic breakthroughs are leading to an increase in therapies.CanadaOct 29, 2014
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Saskatchewan to cover cystic fibrosis medicationSaskatchewan will provide coverage of oral medication Kalydeco used to treat rare form of cystic fibrosis.HealthAug 28, 2014
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Young girl with cystic fibrosis will have drug paid for by OHIPMadi Vanstone, the young girl who suffers from a rare form of cystic fibrosis, will have her drug treatment covered by government health insurance.HealthJun 20, 2014
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