Health7/30/2025The Guardian

I spent my childhood in and out of hospital. At 19, I finally realised I had a terminal disease

I spent my childhood in and out of hospital. At 19, I finally realised I had a terminal disease

Yvonne Hughes, born with cystic fibrosis, spent her childhood in and out of the hospital. At the age of 19, she attended the funeral of a friend with the same condition, realizing for the first time that her illness was terminal. This realization led to a period of emotional turmoil, where she distanced herself from her family, preparing them for her inevitable death. However, against the odds, Yvonne managed to survive well into her 50s, defying the expectations of her disease. The article highlights the challenges she faced, both physically and emotionally, as she grappled with the reality of her terminal illness, and the "miracle" drug that ultimately transformed her life.

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