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A heart transplant patient story: Mike Slama
For most of his life, Mike Slama has lived with a heart condition that could only be cured with transplantation. Listen to Mike share how his life changed when he received a new heart at the Massachusetts General Hospital Transplant Center.
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A story of organ donation: Frank and Johanne Bent
Frank and Johanne Bents' lives changed forever following the tragic death of the their 27-year-old son, Josh. Brought to the Massachusetts General Hospital Transplant Center, the Bents made one of the most important decisions of their lives, organ and tissue donation.
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Jennifer Searl talks about receiving a combined kidney and bone marrow transplant
When Massachusetts General Hospital gave Jennifer Searl the world’s first non-HLA-matched combined kidney and bone marrow transplant in 2002, it was more than just a scientific breakthrough. For Searl, it was the beginning of a new life.
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Celebrating 200 Years: 1811 - 2011
Since 1811, people have counted on Mass General for answers, innovations and medical leadership. As our third century dawns, we remain ready to serve.
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Transplant Center patients share their stories
Massachusetts General Hospital Transplant Center patients reflect on their journeys. Meet Amy DeStefano, the first person in New England to receive a heart transplant using the new "heart in a box" technology; Thomas DeRigo, who received a single lung transplant; and Andrew Johnson, who as a toddler received his mother's kidney.
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Single lung transplant has Thomas Derigo playing golf
Diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Thomas Derigo, a husband and father to two teenage girls, had only one option: lung transplantation. Under the expert care of his team at Mass General, Thomas’s transplantation was a success, giving him the ability to live life normally and do the things he loves the most.
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The Johnsons: Mother donates kidney to toddler son
An ultrasound at 19 weeks showed that Andrew Johnson would be born with kidney functionality complications. Fortunately for Andrew, his mother was a compatible donor, and when he was strong enough, Andrew underwent kidney transplantation at MassGeneral Hospital for Children Transplant Center. “Everyone was so nervous that day,” Tara Johnson states. “I was elated.”
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"Heart in a box" gives new life
For two years, Amy DeStefano struggled with increasing heart complications, leaving her needing a heart transplantation. Through one of Mass General’s clinical trials, Amy became the first person in New England to receive a "heart in a box" transplant. The device circulates blood through the donated heart, keeping it beating and giving doctors more time to perform a transplant.
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3,000 Reasons to Celebrate
Mary Anne, a health care professional, turned to Massachusetts General’s Transplant Program when she needed help. Her kidney transplant surgery, Massachusetts General’s 3,000th kidney transplant procedure, was reason to celebrate for many.
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A Brother's Love
Meet Nicola and Steve, a brother and sister with an inspiring story. With the help of Massachusetts General’s Living Liver Donor program, Steve gave the gift of life and a happy future to his sister, Nicola.
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Paying it Forward
While in college, Phil needed a liver transplant. He turned to Massachusetts General’s Transplant Program. Now he is an aspiring physician, and ready to pay it forward to others. See how Phil’s experience changed his life and future forever.