Patient Stories
Patient Stories
'You Gave Me a Piece of Yourself'
Alejandro Alvarado needed a new kidney. Kara Allen had one she wanted to share.
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Patient Stories
Nicole’s Story: Surviving a Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
Surviving a stage four colon cancer diagnosis
Patient Stories
Jack's Story
Video visit with a Rush nurse practitioner leads to lifesaving emergency operation
Patient Stories
Barb’s Story
A dedicated grandmother speaks up and seeks treatment for pelvic organ prolapse
Patient Stories
Love, Loss and Light: My Journey to My Rainbow Baby
My experience with a high-risk pregnancy during the pandemic, including why I chose to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Patient Stories
Sarah Chavka Flynn's Story
Epilepsy doesn’t have to stand in the way of a healthy pregnancy
Patient Stories
Chanel's Story
How quick intervention helped Chanel Smith recover from a post-COVID blood clot
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Patient Stories
Lee's Story
A patient with a fighting spirit, and a team of Rush heart experts, tackles advanced heart disease