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Patrice Ardiere
From infancy, it seemed as though Pat’s frequent travels through health care were inevitable.Pediatric Ophthalmology specialists determined that she was going blind and would lose her sight complet...view moreFrom infancy, it seemed as though Pat’s frequent travels through health care were inevitable.Pediatric Ophthalmology specialists determined that she was going blind and would lose her sight completely by 16 years of age. (She didn’t.)Many childhood illnesses plagued her causing her to repeat First Grade, and some feared that she would never be able to enjoy school like other young children. (She did.)Managing school with a weak immune system and failing vision wasn’t easy. (She found a way.)In her early teens, she began writing and sharing her life experiences and quirky sense of humor with others.In her twenties and thirties, Pat endured endometriosis, postpartum depression, PMS, PMDD, followed by more depression. Later, Asthma and a herniated L5 disk challenged her.“L5...” she would say, “is the designated driver for all future back problems.” (And it was.)In her late forties, chronic infections led to a diagnosis of CLL - Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (a non- Hodgkin’s Lymphoma), and so began a fourteen-year journey that involved four medical teams, repeat chemotherapy regimes, remissions, and relapses. Followed by a bone marrow transplant, and finally in January 2015, admission into a research study for CLL at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.Although there were many follow-ups, side-effects, and return visits, she has been cancer-free for five years.While Pat can’t predict if her health issues will return, she is certain of one thing. With her Best Patient Ever status and personal empowerment leading the charge, anything is possible.Her Life-long struggle to wellness has now become her passion and devotion to patients everywhere. She will always strive to inspire strength, empowerment, and hopefully, a few chuckles along the way.Pat has many more writing projects underway, both non-fiction and fiction. All focused on empowerment and whimsy. After all, life is nothing without a little whimsy! Writing is her passion. At least until she finds a market for those used exam gowns and booties. When that happens, she will probably be able to launch an empire!view less
Books by Patrice Ardiere
"Best Patient Ever" How to navigate your healthcare in a paper gown and booties and make it look good!