About Me (In My Own Words)
Good Morning, I am a 53 year old woman who is a 33 year survivor of Hodgkin's Disease. The radiation that I received in 1977 has caused me several additional problems along the road. In 1995 I had my aorta valve replaced due to radiation damage received in 1977. It was replaced at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio by Toby Cosgrove. I received a human donor valve and it was performed through minimally invasive open heart.
I have since contracted breast cancer which has been removed surgically three different times. I have had bouts with skin cancer, thyroid dysfunction and had a paratoid gland tumor removed from the side of my face.
This June, 2010 I will be having all four valves replaced at the Cleveland Clinic by Bruce Lylte at the Cleveland Clinic.
I would be interested to hear if anyone out there is in a similar position. I believe I will not be having the minimally invasive procedure due to all the scar tissue.
Thank you for the opportunity to connect with other survivors.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Cleveland, Ohio
