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June 25, 2019June 24, 2019

Marvel’s Rerelease of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Is a Lesson in Perseverance

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

The power of perseverance Marvel Studios is rereleasing “Avengers: Endgame” with new footage this Friday, June 28, in a final push to topple the box office record set by ... Read more

June 21, 2019June 19, 2019

Plan for the Unexpected When You Are Least Expecting It

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

This has been an interesting week. This time last year, I was released from the hospital about three days before Father’s Day. I was excited to be coming home ... Read more

June 19, 2019June 17, 2019

Managing Sarcoidosis-induced Anxiety

Columns, Life Altered - a Column by Kate Spencer

I wasn’t always an anxious person. Since my sarcoidosis diagnosis, however, I feel I exist in a perpetual state of anxiety. In the beginning, I am certain the anxiety ... Read more

June 18, 2019June 14, 2019

Beauty of Living, Not Just Surviving

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

All too often in my management of sarcoidosis, I find myself falling into survival mode and living moment to moment, just trying to stave off the worst. Various factors ... Read more

June 14, 2019June 12, 2019

Sarcoidosis Doesn’t Have to Take Away Your Determination

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

I received a phone call about a week ago from one of my cousins, who is like a little brother to me. We’ve always been very close, and before ... Read more

June 12, 2019June 7, 2019

The Simple Joy of Knitting Helps Create Calm During Recovery

Columns, Life Altered - a Column by Kate Spencer

In the midst of a medical crisis, my long-time friend made a suggestion. She advised me to find a calming activity that would help pass the time on the ... Read more

June 11, 2019June 7, 2019

Summer and My Sarcoidosis Are Not a Good Combination

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

Summer is coming Summer and my sarcoidosis don’t mix well. So when Philadelphia’s temperature soared past 80 degrees May 2, I became an amateur meteorologist. If you wanted to ... Read more

June 7, 2019June 5, 2019

Being Impatient Will Make You Become Patient

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

The immediacy of society seems to be a bit out of control. Everyone seems like they’re on the clock for one reason or another. I’ve noticed this for the ... Read more

June 5, 2019May 31, 2019

My Bronchoscopy: Paying Out of Pocket for a Diagnosis

Columns, Life Altered - a Column by Kate Spencer

I spent months trying to schedule an appointment with a pulmonologist. Finally, I found one in another state. Unfortunately, I had to pay out of pocket for the visit. ... Read more

June 4, 2019May 31, 2019

Sarcoidosis Survival Mode: Strategies for Dealing with Fatigue

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

Sarcoidosis: No rest for the weary Taking my nephew along on errands when he was a kid meant a race against time. I tried to finish before he uttered ... Read more