Biography

Name

Cheryl J Irwin

Nickname

cheryl-j-irwin

Year of Birth

11/06/1950

Gender

Female

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I have recently been diagnosed with IPF and a possibility of lung cancer. About 3 years ago I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. I’m a diabetic who is controlling the disease with medication. I need a right knee replacement but I have been going to a gym for over a year and it has helped build my leg muscles so I probably will not have the replacement. I’m a widow with no children and I manage my home, yard, snow removal and babysitting so with a knee brace I can still do all this.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

No treatment yet still testing I use Allegheny Health Network

Current medication regimen

Diabetic and heart meds

Lung transplantation status

currently in evaluation process

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

N/A at this time but on my own I have researched lung exercises and do them

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

Other

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

Unsure but diagnosed early January of 2020

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