Biography

Name

Patti Shannon Fischer
Nickname

patti-shannon-fischer
Year of Birth

1954
Gender

Female
Location

Medford NY
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

Just recently diagnosed with IPF although I’ve had it for 8-10 years the doctor says. I am on oxygen 24/7 and was recently hospitalized for 6 days. 40% lung function. I need a lung transplant but had stage 0 breast cancer last year which May disqualify me. I’m 68
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

NYU Langone
Current medication regimen

Nothing for IPF
Lung transplantation status

to be determined
Supplemental Oxygen

yes
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no
How did you find us?

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

8-10 years asymptomatic. 6 weeks diagnosed
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