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December 20, 2022/Patient Stories

Girl Undergoes Rare Facial Reanimation Surgery, Restores Ability to Smile

Unable to smile, or even completely close her right eye, Nicole couldn't use her face to express emotion in conventional ways before the procedure.

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December 19, 2022/Patient Stories

Infant Has Rare Ventricular Surgery to Repair Congenital Heart Defect

DJ became the youngest patient at Cleveland Clinic to undergo a ventricular switch, a surgical procedure to treat a life-threatening congenital heart defect that prevents normal blood flow from the heart’s two lower chambers to the lungs and other parts of the body.

Brian Chrobak
September 28, 2022/Patient Stories

Young Man Discovers Lump on Chest, Never Expects Breast Cancer

An active man in his 30s describes how quickly a small lump evolved from an annoyance to a serious medical condition.

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July 6, 2022/Patient Stories

Man Receives First-In-World Full Multi-Organ Transplant for Rare Cancer

Andy received five organs all together and at the same time upon completion of the 17-hour operation.

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February 3, 2022/Patient Stories

Woman Has Heart Transplant Hours After Getting Married

Hours after Kimberly said "I do!" to her fiancé, she underwent a heart transplant. Her mom and brother share the same genetic condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or HCM. After transplant, Kimberly says she sees no limitations in her future.

Surgery on Baby in Womb Removes Life Threatening Tumor on Heart
December 22, 2021/Patient Stories

Surgery on Baby In Womb Removes Rare Tumor on Heart

A multidisciplinary team of doctors and nurses performed a rare and complex lifesaving fetal surgery to remove a tumor attached to the heart of a 26-week-old fetus.

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December 16, 2021/Patient Stories

Unvaccinated Woman with MS Survives Severe COVID Infection, Encourages Vaccination

After recovering from a life-threatening case of COVID-19, a woman, who has multiple sclerosis, shares why she regrets not getting vaccinated.

COVID-19 Survivor Grateful After Double Lung Transplant
December 3, 2021/Patient Stories

Man with COVID-19 Hospitalized 230 Days, Thankful for Double-Lung Transplant

Kalil Masri contracted COVID-19 before a vaccine was available.

FOR MEDIA Teen Enjoying Senior Year after Surviving Complex COVID-related Health Crisis (PKG)
November 3, 2021/Patient Stories

Teen Fights for Life After COVID-Related Health Crisis

Sandy never expected to spend time on a ventilator. A host of medical issues, including COVID-19, left her fighting for her life.

Triathlete Pushes Through Breast Cancer and Heart Condition
October 1, 2021/Patient Stories

Triathlete Pushes Through Breast Cancer and Heart Condition

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Meet a triathlete who’s facing the challenge of a lifetime after a dry patch of skin led to an unexpected diagnosis – advanced breast cancer and a heart condition.

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