Joanne Hughes
Biography
| Name | Joanne Hughes |
| Nickname | joanne-hughes |
| Year of Birth | 1944 |
| Gender | Female |
| Location | CA |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | Diagnosis was in 2017 also found out I had lung cancer. Had radiation for lung cancer. CT’s since that are showing no change. I also had to have a hysterectomy because I had cancer. My husband died this year. It has been quite a year. 2019 my pulmonary doctor wants me to start OFEV. I am really nervous about this because of the side affects. I am on oxygen 2l at night and 4 during the day. I go to a trainer 2 days a week. I am 75 years old and want to live as long as I can. I live with my son and family. Love being with the grandchildren. It gets frustrating with the cough, shortness of breath. |
| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | Loma Linda University Hospital |
| Current medication regimen | Oxygen 2l at night, 4 during the day. OFEV to start soon. |
| Lung transplantation status | ineligible |
| Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | Exercise and a positive attitude. |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | no |
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| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 2 years |
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