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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
As I sit down to write this column, I am wiping away tears of frustration. I hope that…
How Pets Benefit Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients
For those of you who are animal lovers, you probably already know that pets can be remarkable companions through illness,…
Everyone diagnosed with a life-threatening disease or chronic illness can have a different experience as a patient. Many…
For those of you who know me personally, you likely are aware that I am excited about an…
With the exception of using supplemental oxygen, pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is an invisible disease for the most part. Like other…
A hard truth about being diagnosed with a chronic illness is that there is usually a life expectancy to…
I Am Changed Since My Diagnosis
It likely wouldn’t surprise anyone to hear that after being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, there are many…
How to Help Others Deal With Your Disease
For patients diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), coming face to face with the realities of the disease happens quickly. This…
Since the beautiful season of fall has embraced us in southwestern Ontario, so has cold and flu season.