When I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, I learned that it was a rare disease. I had never…
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
When you are first diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, it can be difficult to find resources for online support. It…
I have really struggled coming to terms with my diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension. The first year was especially…
Staring Down the Barrel On March 24, 2016 the Canadian band called The Tragically Hip announced that…
A right-heart catheter is considered the gold standard when it comes to properly diagnosing pulmonary hypertension. I was…
I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension on the cusp of my adult life gaining its sea legs. After working…
1. It is OK to get a second opinion… … or a third or fourth. I am currently in the process…
I found that after I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, I received a bunch of off-brand advice. I realize the…
Many people living with Pulmonary Hypertension are on a no- to low-sodium diet. But trying to keep to such a diet…
I’ve spoken previously about the day that I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. There are a few moments that…
Do you know what the Spoon Theory is? Have any of your friends called themselves a Spoonie? I didn’t know…
In pulmonary hypertension expert and blogger Serena Lawrence’s first post for Pulmonary Hypertension News, she introduces herself and begins to explore…