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Richard M.
Cohen
Author and Emmy-winning TV producer Richard M. Cohen was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1973 and writes about living with chronic illness. Cohen, who is married to Today show co-host Meredith Vieira, has also twice battled cancer and become a vocal and visible advocate for the chronically ill.
In The
Spotlight
A Date with Death
To those who are chronically ill and bogged down by despair, Richard Cohen offers a positive outlook on life. read
Chronic Disease: Losing Self-Esteem
A diminished sense of self-worth can be a side effect of chronic illness. read
Chronic Disease: The Invisible Illness
People with chronic illnesses often look healthy, which makes their struggle more frustrating. read
Teaching Humanism
There's an empathy gap in modern medicine. Here's how to bridge it. read
Losing Faith
After a recent surgery, his pain was nearly intolerable. Could his doctor have better managed his pain expectations? read
The
Latest
I Want to be Normal
Living with a chronic illness means adjusting to an unwelcome new reality. read
Cane and Disabled
Why doctors often struggle with the cause and effect of chronic disease treatment. read
Invisible Gifts
Being healthy really is one of life's most precious gifts. read
Word Power
There's a fine line between often-silly political correctness and offensive stereotypical labels. read
But You Look So Good
Why appearances can be so deceiving. read
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