For the people around me on a regular basis, I admit I have not been the most…
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 write this column I am sitting in the uncomfortable chair in our local emergency room…
Long before my diagnosis of IPF, I thought I had a plan in place for my life, one…
I have been reminded of the power of a team in the fight against idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)…
Please note this disclaimer before reading this column: I am writing in a bit of disarray, frustration…
It only takes a moment for someone to Google pulmonary fibrosis (PF) Â to discover a list of…
None of us enjoy being in the hospital. However, for a patient with pulmonary fibrosis, it is…
I have always enjoyed doing things on my own, and valued my independence while growing up. I…
As the weather gets warmer here in Canada and everything begins to bloom for another year, it…
Throughout my childhood, adolescent years and most recently young adulthood, I have been my toughest critic. I…