Patient Stories

My Portfolio

Through my writing portfolio, you can read and sort through my published works ranging from articles, publications and projects across a variety of topics in the health and wellness industry.

From Diagnosis to Advocacy: How a Leukemia Battle Inspired a Clean Skincare Brand

When Charlie Razook’s initial symptoms surfaced, he had been living in Milan, Italy while pursuing his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree and interning at Valentino.

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Heather Cherry

Apr 231 min read

Navigating Epilepsy: A Journey of Uncertainty, Resilience, and Acceptance

In the fall of 2008, a 17-year-old girl sat nervously in a cold, sterile room at a hospital, preparing for an electroencephalogram (EEG) test.

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Heather Cherry

Apr 211 min read

Living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A 22-Year Journey of Resilience

For more than two decades, Michigan State University alumna Dani Lamb has battled the challenges of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a rare and often misunderstood chronic skin condition.

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Heather Cherry

Mar 271 min read

From Swollen Hands to Locked Joints: How One Woman Fought a Rare Disease and Won

When E. Rose Schubert first noticed her hands swelling, she thought it was temporary inflammation.

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Heather Cherry

Mar 271 min read