Two years ago today, an inspirational young woman with whom I had the privilege of working for several…
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
How to Find Positives When Living With IPF
For most people, a new year brings new opportunities and often, a strong desire to bring on changes and try…
The financial impact of living with a life-threatening illness like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) can be overwhelming for…
For the general population, it is widely known — via literature, social media, and personal experiences shared from…
Although it’s changing in today’s society, it was previously presumed that someone with a disability was completely dependent on others.
For patients living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or any chronic lung disease, it’s known that an acute exacerbation, illness…
As we begin a new year, I want to wish all of you a happy and healthy 2018.
Reflecting on a Year Passed
It is safe to say that 2017 just wasn’t my year. It also seems that I can find…
If you’re an individual living with a lung disease, you’re likely very aware of how the weather can impact your…
There’s a lot of literature out there that highlights strategies and tips for coping with a life-threatening illness diagnosis. The…