Biography

Name

Bill Carner

Nickname

bill-carner

Year of Birth

1947

Gender

Male

Location

Louisville, KY USA

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I was born in 1947 and lived on a farm until I was 12. I got a BFA in Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1970. I worked with the historical photo collections at the University of Louisville Photographic Archives for 34 years, retiring in 2013. I have continued to exhibit my work since graduating from RISD.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

University of Louisville Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic

Current medication regimen

150 mg Ofev twice a day

Lung transplantation status

eligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Stick with your schedule and medications, 2nd opinions never hurt

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

PF News Website

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

diagnosed in 2014, showed up unrecognized in 2010

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