When I was first diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, I was surprised to learn that supplementary oxygen, along with other…
Serena Lawrence
Serena Lawrence graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2012, earning an honors degree in fine arts. After she was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension in 2013 she started the blog called The PHight or Flight Project where she began freelance writing and curating guest writer content. Serena enjoyed a good cup of tea, little adventures, and her Boston terrier named Sammy. In her "Life With PH" column, Serena explored the challenges she faced in living with the disease, and sought to connect with other PH patients to gain insights into how to support the ongoing effort to better treat and eventually cure pulmonary hypertension. She also served as the head of columns for BioNews, the publisher of this website. Serena passed away in September 2018. She continues to be deeply missed by the BioNews team.
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Articles by Serena Lawrence
My Gratitude Journal. With Thanksgiving creeping up, I’ve been thinking about what my boyfriend and…
The Final Nail in the Coffin
On Monday of last week I received a phone call from my family doctor to let me know…
For my last column, Is There a Hidden Drug Abuse Problem Among Pulmonary Hypertension Patients?, I spoke to…
Last week I had to have an ultrasound done on my pelvic region. I have always had very…
Chronic pain can often be associated with pulmonary hypertension. Many diseases associated with pulmonary hypertension such as arthritis…
Do you practice self-care? It might sound like a silly concept, especially for people who are used to…
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” That is a question most are asked when…
When I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, a lot of friends and family left my life. I heard…
Pulmonary hypertension is the great impersonator. Before I received a proper diagnosis, many medical experts tried to tell me…
Would you wear a badge to let people know that you have an invisible illness, like pulmonary hypertension?…
I used to love dreaming about my future, and thinking about how great things would be someday. Now, as…