We're Making Progress!!

This is a huge step in finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis! Vertex submitted its drug known as VX-770 today for FDA approval. They asked the FDA for priority review, so if granted, this drug could be approved within 6-10 months! This is such good news!  While this is only one of the drugs Tyler needs for his genetic make-up, it is definitely progress!!

http://www.cff.org/aboutCFFoundation/NewsEvents/Vertex-Submits-VX-770-Application-to-FDA.cfm

They start the second part of the Phase 2 trial on Vertex's VX-809 drug this month. VX- 809 is the other drug Tyler was on during his trial (he needs the combination of the VX-770 and VX-809).  Vertex is also beginning research on a new drug, Vertex 661, which is only for people with two Delta F 508s. This drug could be even more promising for Tyler!

For all of those who give to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, you're making a difference!