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

March 4, 2019March 1, 2019

The Breaking, Bonding, and Forming of My Social Support Team

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

Upon being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in 2016, I predicted that many of my relationships would change. What I didn’t know, which might have been the scariest ... Read more

February 28, 2019February 26, 2019

I Made the Agonizing Decision to Cancel a Specialist Appointment

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

Many of us living with chronic illness know the importance of keeping specialist appointments because of the length of time it can take to reschedule them. The decision to ... Read more

February 25, 2019February 21, 2019

Have You Joined the Pulmonary Fibrosis News Forums Yet?

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

The Pulmonary Fibrosis News Forums is celebrating its first birthday this month. As a forums moderator, I wrote information-focused columns ahead of the launch in early 2018 to give ... Read more

February 21, 2019February 20, 2019

Practicing Self-care Doesn’t Mean You’re Being Selfish

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

Since my diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) nearly three years ago, I have changed in many fundamental ways. While my values and views and the activities I enjoy ... Read more

February 14, 2019February 13, 2019

Self-Care Tips to Help Me Cope When Others Go Through Tough Times

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

Any patient living with a chronic illness is familiar with the topic of self-care. It’s something that many of our medical team members, especially the allied healthcare professionals, talk ... Read more

February 11, 2019February 7, 2019

Options for Care When IPF Makes Me Feel Unwell

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

It’s cold and flu season, and unfortunately, people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and compromised immune systems are bound to get sick. Despite our best efforts, it is likely ... Read more

February 4, 2019February 14, 2019

Reflecting on a Great First Month of 2019

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

Last year, I wrote a gratitude miniseries reflecting on the positive things that took place each month. While I am not continuing that miniseries this year, I did reflect on ... Read more

January 31, 2019January 29, 2019

It’s Hard Being the ‘Sick’ Employee

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

Shortly after my idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) diagnosis, my doctor and I had a discussion about employment. While he supported my desire to work at the time, he was very ... Read more

January 28, 2019February 1, 2019

My Many Concerns When Considering Lung Transplantation

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

Talking about lung transplantation is frightening. It was scary when it was initially introduced following my diagnosis nearly three years ago, and it continues to be difficult to talk ... Read more

January 24, 2019January 23, 2019

How Planning a Trip Helps Me Cope with PF

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

It’s no secret that I love to travel. Upon receiving my idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) diagnosis in 2016, my biggest fear was that this cruel lung disease would take ... Read more