After reading other columns on this site, I’ve come to realize I’m not the only person with a…
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
With the documented success rate and benefits of naturopathic treatment for various chronic illnesses, it is hard for patients not…
If anyone reading this column resides in southwestern Ontario, you can attest to the abnormally hot temperatures that…
My Time-sensitive Bucket List
When talking to others about things they would like to do someday, it is common to hear people…
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As my idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) progresses, I have been having multiple discussions with my personal and professional…
As I sit down to write this column, I am consciously aware of, and thinking specifically about, where…
Many people are passionate about traveling, as it can be both exciting and rejuvenating. When diagnosed with a life-threatening illness…
In response to how to cope with a chronic illness, many reply with the following statement: “there is no…
“How are you doing?” is the infamous quintessential question I am confident all patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis…