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Transplant Stories Extras
Explore the Transplant Stories Extras— showcasing additional patient journeys, behind-the-scenes moments, and the incredible dedication of medical teams saving lives through organ transplantation.
A Meeting of Hearts
Connected by exceptional circumstances, a donor family and transplant recipient meet for the first time following years of anonymous correspondence.
Ceremony
Post-liver transplant recipient Ali reflects on the challenges and heartbreaks of her chronic liver disease. She works with a ceremonialist to build healing and understanding.
A Matter of the Heart
Dr. Virani reflects on his time working with heart failure/transplant patients and the advances in treatment he’s seen over the course of his career.
Gift of Life
Elaine shares her daughter’s transplant story, revealing its lasting impact not only on their lives, but many others.
Ups And Downs
Alison is from Musqueam Indian Band. As a child, she was diagnosed as a brittle diabetic. Alison reflects on how that diagnosis has impacted many facets of her life.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
In her role, Wynne has seen many changes in the field of heart failure/heart transplant, but her motivation to do the work remains the same.
Gestures of Gratitude
Jordy takes us behind the scenes of BC Transplant’s anonymous correspondence program, which connects donor families and transplant recipients.
Under Pressure
Lisa explains Pulmonary Hypertension, a rare condition of the lungs that is in some cases treated with transplant.
A Step on the Path
A glimpse inside Vancouver General Hospital Immunology Lab and the compatibility testing required to match organ donors to eligible recipients.
Heart To Match
Waitlisted for a heart transplant, Debbie, a Sylix woman, will need the odds in her favour to find the perfect match.
Road To Recovery
In the intensive care unit, the team performs a bronchoscopy on lung transplant recipient, Dianne, as she nears extubation.
A Witness To Giving
Nephrologist Dr. Jag Gill explains the process of paired kidney donation.
Simulation
Transplant teams are often faced with unusual circumstances. They go to great lengths to prepare for the unexpected.
Creating Opportunities
Through BC Transplant led events, volunteers come together to tell their stories and raise awareness for organ transplant and donation.
The Eyebank
A closer look at the process behind eye donation and the people who make it possible.
Risk Managers
A tour of the BC Centre for Disease Control and the operations used for infectious and communicable disease testing before transplants can proceed.
Giving Back
As she approaches the second anniversary of her heart transplant, Naomi celebrates by getting involved with her community.
Dr. Yee
Dr. John Yee reflects on his youth and the important relationship he had with his father.
A New Journey
In the aftermath of her liver transplant, Amy, a recovering alcoholic, tries to reconcile with her past and adapt to a different way of life.
A New Rhythm
Eleven days after transplant surgery, Angela’s new heart has a steady beat.
Ex Vivo
Exceptional technology, the ex-vivo machine literally breathes new life into lungs that otherwise may not be suitable for transplant.
Looking Forward
A potential pancreas transplant offers hope to Kerri, who’s lived with diabetes since she was a teenager.
Gift To A Stranger
Inspired by a family member’s health battle, Katie sets out to anonymously donate one of her kidneys.
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