Patient Stories
Teen Living With Rare Sarcoidosis Finds Purpose Through Advocacy
Apr 27, 2026
“There are going to be bad and scary days, but you have to trust yourself that it’s going to be OK.”
Race Car Driver Back on Track After Kidney Transplant and Cancer
Apr 22, 2026
“I'm in the best shape of my life now, and it's like nothing ever happened. I’m grateful for the team at Cleveland Clinic, my organ donor and my wife, who’s kept everything glued together.”
Parkinson’s Disease Patient Story: Barbara Smith’s Journey with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Apr 20, 2026
“I love Cleveland Clinic, everything is so easy. All the doctors and nurses are very nice, and I didn’t feel like a burden. It was a very pleasurable experience.”