Shortly after my idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) diagnosis, my doctor and I had a discussion about employment. While…
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
Talking about lung transplantation is frightening. It was scary when it was initially introduced following my diagnosis nearly…
It’s no secret that I love to travel. Upon receiving my idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) diagnosis in 2016,…
There is no question that living with pulmonary fibrosis is exhausting for patients and caregivers alike. Those who may…
It’s true what they say about life being unpredictable, and those living with a chronic illness know this…
Relationships make the world go round, and connection with others is an essential part of our human existence.
I have never really believed in the importance of making New Year’s resolutions. That’s because I think people…
So, here it is: the last of my gratitude miniseries columns for 2018. As I write this,…
It’s no secret that life-threatening illnesses are overwhelming. Suddenly, patients must try to understand a flood of unfamiliar…
When I set out to establish a career some years ago, I couldn’t have foreseen that many of…