as a mum of a cf child,im really glad its been in the news.it has raised the profile and also the other thing thats being discussed more is that they are going to start testing newborns all over the country,so surely thats good!
our dd was 6 weeks old when she was diagnosed,because we live in wales and is routinely tested for here,so she was on medication straight away.at teh moment other children are being diagnosed later,which can cause series lung damage and other health problems.
like i say,im glad that its been in the news,when you find out that you have a child with cf,it is a very isolating thing,as you cant mix cf children,so many of your friends and family dont know exactly what your going through,not like other cf families.gordon brown and his family will be having all the same feelings,the crying,the difficult times when your lo is ill,as all us other families with a cf child.