Patient Stories Print (VIDEO) A rare cancer. A rare weapon. Curtis Jackson's inspiring story of survivalCurtis and Kim Jackson Curtis Jackson was living his dream life — a loving and supportive wife, three wonderful kids, and a future that looked as bright as could be. Then, one day, without warning, the dream was shattered. At only 46, Curtis was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, one of the deadliest and most aggressive forms of cancer. It's a silent killer that strikes the liver. It is often diagnosed in later stages, leaving patients with few… Mayo Clinic in Arizona announces launch of new lung transplant program offering hope and restored function to patients facing advanced lung diseaseFirst patient celebrates 67th birthday using his new lungs to blow out candles on his birthday cake in honor of receiving the gift of life PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic in Arizona announced it has added lung transplantation to its nationally recognized solid organ transplant program. The program delivers world-class care to critically ill patients battling end-stage lung disease who need a lung transplant to survive and restore their quality of life. The new Mayo Clinic Lung… PST-20224965 Home Patient Stories