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A Kidney to Save My Sister

When your sister is a part of you, giving a piece of yourself to save her is the easiest choice you’ll ever make.
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Patient Stories

Tonia’s Story: Thankful for New Shoulder

After a partial shoulder replacement, Tonia Logan can do things she hasn’t done in years
Tonia Logan at the beach
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Embracing 'Going Flat'

How Nekeia Wilson overcame a breast cancer diagnosis — and found a new path in life
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From Surviving Cancer to Celebrating a Milestone

How Lorayne Wright overcame her diagnosis with strength and resilience — and help from her care team at Rush
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Wayne’s Story: Determined To Be the Best He Can Be

Wayne Janovsky challenges himself with exercise to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease
Wayne keeps active on exercise bike
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Driving Scientific Discovery with Advanced Imaging Technology

Gift from Rush Trustee Brian McCormack and his wife, Katie, funds new Imaging Center
Katie and Brian McCormack stand together next to a sign for the Katie and Brian McCormack Diagnostic Imaging Center at RUSH.
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Christine’s Story: ‘Five Minutes Can Change Your Life’

Patient discovers the importance of screenings — for herself and others
Christine Deuchler at RUSH Copley Cancer Care Center
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A Long Road To Healing

Melissa Byrne's breast reconstruction didn't go as planned — until she got to RUSH.
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A Visit To Remember

A couple’s weekend trip to Illinois turned into a month spent in the hospital
Family returns home to NH
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A Dream Come True

Foundation grants patient’s dream to eat lobster in Maine
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