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Charlene Marshall
Charlene Marshall is a fiercely independent 30-something-year-old who can’t sit still. She loves coffee, wine tasting, playing with her dog, and spending time on the beach with her family. She’s a lover of all things travel, and never passes up an opportunity for a dip in the ocean! A proud Canadian, Charlene was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in 2016 after 13 months of investigation into sudden shortness of breath, a chronic cough, and unusual fatigue. IPF has forced her to slow down, but she’s slowly learning the value of quality versus quantity in everything she does.
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Articles by Charlene Marshall
I was diagnosed with a fatal lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) three years ago. Since then, my…
Chronic illnesses inevitably cause physical changes in a person’s body. These alterations include scars from surgery, procedures, and the placement…
Following my diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), I took some time to research the available information to learn about…
Being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and learning to live with it is not for the faint of heart. There…
Maintaining friendships as a young adult is difficult due to time constraints imposed by the demands of young kids, a…
No one really enjoys being admitted to the hospital, but for many patients living with a chronic illness, hospitalization is…
At some point in our lives, we’re all likely to face difficult decisions. They will force us to weigh out…
Advocacy and discussions about mental health on social media platforms feel very “trendy” at the moment. It’s a good thing…
Life with a fatal lung disease like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is very unpredictable. I thrive in routine, familiarity,…