As told to Jacquelyne Froeber I moved to Manhattan in my early 20s for a job in television production. I worked as a producer for […]
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I’m Tired of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Being Misunderstood
As told to Jacquelyne Froeber I moved to Manhattan in my early 20s for a job in television production. I worked as a producer for […]
Stress Caused My Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
As told to Jacquelyne Froeber Everything happened so fast. In December 2022, I was walking back from the bathroom to my office when I felt […]
I Thought I Was Too Young to Get Melanoma
As told to Jacquelyne Froeber May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. How many days a year do you think you were tanning?” my oncologist asked […]
Doctors Dismissed My Breathing Issues — But It Was Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Español As told to Marnie Goodfriend May 22, 2025, is the first World EoE Day. Three years ago, my son was diagnosed with a condition […]
Doctores ignoraron mis dificultades para respirar, pero era esofagitis eosinofílica (EEo)
English Tal como se relató aMarnie Goodfriend El 22 de mayo de 2025 es el primerDía Mundial de la EEo. Hace tres años, a mi […]
When My Son Was Diagnosed With EoE, Our Family’s World Was Turned Upside Down
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector May 22, 2025, is the first World EoE Day. It was a totally normal day, which for me — […]
Cuando le diagnosticaron EEo a mi hijo, el mundo de nuestra familia se puso de cabeza.
English Tal como lo relataron a Nicole Audrey Spector El 22 de mayo de 2025 es el primer Día Mundial de la EEo. Era un […]
I Didn’t Know Having a Baby Increases Your Risk for Stroke
As told to Jacquelyne Froeber May is Stroke Awareness Month. “Why is my face numb?” As I stared at myself in the mirror, everything looked […]
I Thought It Was Covid, but It Was COPD
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector One day in 2023, I went for a walk. Just a simple walk. No biggie. When I got home, […]