‘I almost died’: Manitobans passionate about presumed consent for organ donation
With Nova Scotia set to introduce a system of presumed consent for organ donation, some Manitoba advocates are hoping this province will do the same. Continue reading
Heart Transplant
Gananoque youngster returns home after heart transplant
By Mike Postovit Videographer
When he left a few weeks ago, Lucas Tanswell had spent nearly 170 days at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. Continue reading
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Family of 10-month-old celebrates his new heart, sends message to others on Valentine’s Day
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
The Tanswells don’t need flowers and chocolate this Valentine’s Day. The best gift is the one Lucas received earlier this month. Continue reading
Record-breaking number of British Columbians received organ transplants in 2018
There were 512 hospital referrals to the 24/7 BC Transplant clinical referral line in 2018, nearly triple the number from five years ago. Continue reading
A heartening milestone: B.C. marks 500th heart transplant
In the 30 years since B.C. has offered heart transplants, 500 people have been given a second chance at life. Continue reading
‘I got a second chance’: N.S. woman takes on Blue Nose 5K 4 months after heart transplant
The 51-year-old from Timberlea, N.S., was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation nine years ago after waking up with shortness of breath. Continue reading
Doctor dressed as Chewbacca tells boy he’s getting a new heart
A heart-warming video captured the moment a doctor surprised his 15-year-old patient by dressing up like Chewbacca. Continue reading
Alberta heart transplant recipient known as ‘Baby Jessica’ remembered as ‘symbol of strength’
“She lived it the best way that she could.” Continue reading
Pig-to-human organ transplants a step closer to reality after gene-editing breakthrough
Researchers created pigs whose genes were edited to exclude disease-causing viruses, potentially opening the door to pig-to-human organ transplants. Continue reading
Mother surprised on wedding day by man who received her son’s heart transplant
Becky Turney lost her son when he was 19 years old. Little did she know however, is that the man who received his heart would show up on her wedding day. Continue reading