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  1. How a Lung Transplant Refocused Me on What Really Counts

    By Fanny Vlahos August 17, 2017

    Not many people can say they had a second chance at life. But, thanks to organ donation, I can. And I’m not just alive -- I’m living. My feet hit the floor every morning because there is no better motivation than clear purpose, which for me is motherhood.

  2. How My Friends Helped Me Survive a Second Lung Transplant

    By Selwa Mitchell August 2, 2018

    Facing the challenges of cystic fibrosis is something no one should have to do alone. Fortunately, I have been able to rely on my support system to give me strength when I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to continue the fight.

  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. 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.

  6. 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.