Columnist Kim Tocker, reflecting on an upcoming visit with her rheumatologist, hits upon the curious reasons behind her “perfect patient persona.”
— Read on sclerodermanews.com/blog/2016/10/10/my-scleroderma-patient-persona-unmasked-again

The term “terminal” usually refers to a progressive disease that is incurable, irreversible, and does not respond to treatment. Death is usually the expected result within a short period of time. Some examples of terminal diseases are AIDS and metastatic cancer. Some examples of chronic diseases are asthma, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and hypertension.
— Read on www.storyhalftold.com/community-story/understanding-mbc-chronic-vs-terminal

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