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9 months ago (November 24, 2025)

12 years has gone by and here I am needing another aortic valve replacement. I was treated for Hodgkins lymphoma decades ago and have faced a multitude of health issues, thyroid, breast cancer, valve disease but am more than grateful and blessed to still be here to complain haha! When... Read more.

Marie Myers

9 months ago (November 25, 2025)

So sorry to hear your surgeon retired. Prayers for some good information on where to go next ! Hopefully one of our radiation-affected warriors will chime in.

Susan Harris

9 months ago (November 25, 2025)

have you tried cleveland clinic? just thinking they have assembled the broadest set of specialists?

Susan Lynn

9 months ago (November 25, 2025)

Joanne - You have certainly been through a lot. You may want to try Dr. Joseph Lamelas. He's a high-volume valve surgeon in Florida. A call to his office should be sufficient to find out if he can handle your next surgery. Good luck! https://nchmd.org/dr-joseph-lamelas-md/

Dr. Joseph Lamelas, MD | Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH)

https://nchmd.org/dr-joseph-lamelas-md/

Dr. Joseph Lamelas is internationally renowned for pioneering minimally invasive valve surgery and developing the innovative Miami Method technique. This

Eric Hanson

9 months ago (November 28, 2025)

I am one with you on the radiation damage. I also had Hodgkins in 96 and 3 months of full mantle radiation, which has resulted with a new aortic valve 5 weeks ago, I don't know if the surgeon that did my aortic valve replacement is considered a expert in... Read more.

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