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If you have cystic fibrosis (CF), you need to work closely with your care team. This will help you stay healthier, feel better, and have a better quality of life.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease. This means that CF is inherited. A person is born with CF only if two CF genes are inherited. You have to get one from your mother and the other from your father.

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) may have trouble keeping their weight up. You may lose weight even when you get enough calories. Here are some tips to help you add fats and calories to your diet.

Estrogen is one of the female hormones. Sometimes breast cancer cells use estrogen to grow and multiply. Hormone therapy is a way to reduce the action of estrogen on these cells.

Ureteroplasty is surgery to remove a narrowing (stricture) in the ureter. Learn what to expect with this procedure.

Cancer has been found in the lower (distal) part of one of your ureters. To treat the cancer, distal ureterectomy is done. This surgery removes the lower part of the ureter and part of the bladder. Read on to learn more about this procedure and what to expect.

Pressure from a mass of tissue or scar tissue is blocking one or both of your ureters. This causes urine to back up into the kidneys instead of flowing out of the body. Ureterolysis can help treat this problem. With this surgery, the ureter is freed from the tissue that is pressing on it. The ureter is then moved to a new position away from the blockage. Read on to learn about this procedure.

Urethroplasty is surgery to treat a narrowing (stricture) of the urethra. It may be used if less invasive treatments don't work or aren't right for you.

Breastfeeding two babies may seem very challenging. But it's possible to do, and very rewarding for you and your babies. Read on for helpful tips to get you started.