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Richard 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.

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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

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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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