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July 26, 2019August 2, 2019

How I Prepared for ‘the Call’ as a Caregiver

Columns, Courage to Care - a column by Christie Patient

The day after my mom, Holly, got on the transplant list, the doctor who had delivered the news said, “You’re at the top of the list. If we got ... Read more

July 25, 2019July 22, 2019

Celebrating Small Victories as a Patient with Pulmonary Fibrosis

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

Being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and learning to live with it is not for the faint of heart. There is an abundance of emotions that accompanies a diagnosis ... Read more

July 24, 2019July 23, 2019

Mentoring Kids Is a Win-Win Situation

Columns, Gonna Live My Life by Mark Koziol

Even before I was officially diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), I could feel my health declining and my enthusiasm to complete yardwork diminishing. I always took great pride ... Read more

July 19, 2019July 17, 2019

Getting on ‘The List’: The First Second Chance in My Mom’s IPF Journey

Columns, Courage to Care - a column by Christie Patient

This year, the central focus of my life has been my mom needing — and then receiving — a double-lung transplant. I’ve met a lot of people whose lives ... Read more

July 18, 2019July 16, 2019

4 Reasons Maintaining Friendships Is Difficult When You’re Ill

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

Maintaining friendships as a young adult is difficult due to time constraints imposed by the demands of young kids, a busy career, or care of aging parents. We’re all ... Read more

July 17, 2019July 15, 2019

Dealing with the Challenges of a Vacation Following My Lung Transplant

Columns, Gonna Live My Life by Mark Koziol

I recently returned from a three-week vacation in Europe. On the trip, my wife, Rebecca, and I visited Poland, Italy, Greece, and Austria. I was anxious before the holiday ... Read more

July 15, 2019July 10, 2019

5 Hospital Professionals I Couldn’t Be Without on My PF Journey

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

No one really enjoys being admitted to the hospital, but for many patients living with a chronic illness, hospitalization is inevitable, and can bring both comfort and relief. At ... Read more

July 12, 2019July 10, 2019

Adopting Good Habits to Preserve Health Following Transplant

Columns, Courage to Care - a column by Christie Patient

Organ transplants are a trade-off. The patient receives a healthy organ or organs, but the price is chronic immunosuppression. The trade-off is made when there are no other treatment ... Read more

July 11, 2019July 8, 2019

Making Decisions with Our Health in Mind

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

At some point in our lives, we’re all likely to face difficult decisions. They will force us to weigh out all the options, considering not only the pros and ... Read more

July 1, 2019June 27, 2019

I May Appear to Be Well, but It Doesn’t Mean I Am Coping Well

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

Advocacy and discussions about mental health on social media platforms feel very “trendy” at the moment. It’s a good thing — it is vital that we talk about mental ... Read more

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