Aging of Transplants

September 19, 2023 00:21:12
Aging of Transplants
Let's Talk About Life
Aging of Transplants

Sep 19 2023 | 00:21:12

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Colleen Gerber

Show Notes

Charlene Johnson-Boyd shares her story of being diagnosed with heart failure and told there was nothing more doctors could do because of her age. Charlene wouldn’t take no for an answer and was told of a transplant center that would include her in their program—a compelling journey and discussion about aging and transplantation.

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