Lung Transplantation

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  1. Why I Decided Not to Get a Lung Transplant

    By Randal Haller June 13, 2019

    After discussing it with my family and giving it a lot of thought, I decided not to pursue a lung transplant.

  2. What I Wish People Knew About Lung Transplants

    By Lauren Molasky March 27, 2019

    My relationship with the idea of a lung transplant has changed over time. Although I’m approved for transplant now, it is a complicated process with a full range of emotions. Here’s what I learned along the way.

  3. How Color-Coding a Calendar Helped Me Decide When To Get Listed For a Lung Transplant

    By Jennifer Bleecher February 28, 2019

    Deciding to get on the double-lung transplant waiting list was a very difficult decision, emotionally. I was lucky my care team recommended early referral. It gave me the time to process my emotions about transplant and make an educated decision.

  4. Keeping My New Lungs Infection-Free While Still Living My Life

    By Rima Manomaitis January 25, 2019

    Infection prevention and control is so important after a lung transplant, but often I am left with more questions than answers about how to protect myself.

  5. Meeting My Donor’s Family

    By Jackie Price August 23, 2018

    Shortly after receiving a double-lung transplant, I was fortunate enough to meet my donor’s family. It brought us peace, healing, and connection.

  6. My Letter to My Donor’s Family

    By Jackie Price August 22, 2018

    After I received a letter from my transplant donor’s mom, I hurried to respond, anxious to learn more about the woman who gave me new lungs and her family.