Liver Transplant

Patient Stories

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  Shirley Beltz

  Shirley Beltz enjoys being a grandmother. And a liver transplant has given Shirley more time to spend with her grandson. Read Shirley's story.

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  Baron Bluhm

  A liver transplant, and the second chance it brought him leave Baron Bluhm grateful for those who provided his care - and still searching for words to express his gratitude for the donation that saved his life. Read Baron's story.

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  Mary Jane Bollinger

  Transplant recipient becomes transplant volunteer. Read Mary Jane's story.

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  Christine Chapa

  A new liver makes "normal" toddler experiences possible for Christine Chapa. Read Christine's story.

• Karima Edmonds

  Karima Edmonds is sometimes a little tired. She's not sure if it's due to the new baby or the new liver, both of which came during the same week. Read Karima's story.

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  Richard Feist

  Like most men his age, Richard Feist says he needs to watch what he eats and keep active. Life is pretty much back to normal since his liver transplant. Read Richard's story.

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  John Gwazdacz

  John wants others who receive diagnoses of bile duct cancer to know there is hope. Read John's story.

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  Carolyn Johnson

  Jay and I both decided that if anything is ever wrong with us, we're going back to Mayo Clinic. Read Carolyn's story.

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  Simuel Millwood

  Tina Millwood and her son Simuel the day before his liver transplant. Read Simuel's story.

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  Charlie and Brandie Myers

  Charlie Myers and his granddaughter Brandie have a lot in common. They share a love of family, a great sense of humor and — since the summer of 2003 — a liver. Read Charlie and Brandie's story.

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  Bruce Schwartau

  A liver transplant for primary sclerosing cholangitis brought new strength to Bruce Schwartau. "It's a joy to be able to play [golf] and walk. To many people, that doesn't mean much. But I know what it's like to be weak." Read Bruce's story.

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  Aaron Segedi

  "I will never forget [my Detroit physician] telling me that his hospital doesn't transplant to a patient who has bile duct cancer. My doctor of over 14 years could no longer help me." Instead, Aaron was referred to Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Read Aaron's story.

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  Trevor Tompkins

  Quick action and teamwork give newborn a second chance after beating the odds and a life-threatening illness. Read Trevor's story.