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Patient Stories

Patient Stories

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Teen Thriving After Rare Intestinal Transplant Prompted by Lawn Mower Accident

Apr 30, 2026

“Organ donation can change many people’s lives in ways you couldn’t imagine. And if someone else who had a transplant reads this, I hope they feel encouraged to pursue anything they want in life.”
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Susan Rosenthal  patient story

Stronger Than the Struggle: Living Fully After Major Surgery

Apr 28, 2026

“There was not a person who wasn’t good to me,” Susan says. “Everybody was amazing. I can’t say enough about Cleveland Clinic.”
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Danny is grateful to his wife, Holly, for all her support during his health journey and after getting a liver transplant.

New Grandfather Among First at Cleveland Clinic to Undergo Robotic Liver Transplant

Apr 9, 2026

“There’s a lot of gratitude — for my care team and the advancements that made this transplant possible, and for the donor and their family who gave me this second chance. I carry that with me every day.”
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