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Double Lung Transplant Musician Singing Again

Amy DiGiacomo — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:25:03 +0000

In 2011 MUSC patient Jimi Beauston was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease. Within a year, he was home-bound and tethered to oxygen 24 hours a day. Lung transplantation is the only treatment available for patients with severe IPF. In July 2012, Jimi had a double lung transplant at MUSC, the only . . . → Read More: Double Lung Transplant Musician Singing Again

Lorcan’s Double Lung Transplant

Amy DiGiacomo — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:30:07 +0000

Lorcan Lucey is a successful mortgage broker who has completed marathons and climbed mountains. In 2007 he was diagnosed with lung disease and became a candidate for a double lung transplant. He chose to have his surgery at MUSC in May 2011, and he was discharged nine days post surgery. He shares his story in this video.

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Lung Transplant – Changing What’s Possible

Jane — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:48:34 +0000

Lorcan Lucey is a successful mortgage broker who has completed marathons and climbed mountains. In 2007 he was diagnosed with lung disease and became a candidate for a double lung transplant. His surgery took place May 26th 2011 and he was discharged nine days post surgery. He shares his story in this . . . → Read More: Lung Transplant – Changing What’s Possible

Laura’s Story

Kathleen Ellis — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:32:49 +0000

From Laura:

I was one of Dr. David Adams’ pioneer (his words) patients for removal of my pancreas with transplantation of insulin cells to my liver Jan. 25, 2010. I believe he saved my life.

The hospital stay was long and painful but not without the compassion and very good care from the nurses and the nursing assistants. . . . → Read More: Laura’s Story