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  1. How Brandon Rees Received A New Set of Lungs at Age 27

    By Dora Nagy September 14, 2015

    In 2008, Brandon Rees underwent lung transplantation because his lungs had deteriorated to the point that he need a healthy pair to survive.

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    Going Through an Evaluation

    To be considered for a lung transplant, you must undergo an extensive evaluation at a transplant center. The process can take several days to several weeks, depending on the center. This evaluation will inform the transplant team about your health, finances, support system, and ability to follow a complex medical regimen.

  3. Finding New Purpose After Getting New Lungs

    By Eirik Gumeny April 12, 2017

    Not having a roadmap for life wasn’t a problem when I thought I wouldn’t be around long enough to take the trip. A double lung-transplant has me rethinking this belief.

  4. Facing an Impossible List of Pre-Transplant Goals

    By Caleigh Haber April 11, 2016

    After my transplant team said I was too sick to undergo a double-lung transplant, I was determined to get well enough so that I could.

  5. Exercise (R)Evolution

    By Tara Telford September 15, 2015

    My exercise routine has gone through quite an evolution from college to motherhood and life on the transplant list.

  6. Creating a Smooth Transition to Transplant Clinic

    By Paul Merritt November 26, 2019

    Since starting the transplant journey, I have learned many things, run into many roadblocks, and been left shocked by other issues.