Lung Transplant
Read about people whose lives were changed with lung transplant surgery at Duke, and learn how Duke transplant specialists use new procedure and techniques to give people a second chance at life.
‘Third Time’s the Charm’ for Indianapolis Woman After Third Lung Transplant at Duke
Only 23 people have undergone three double lung transplants in the U.S. as of February 2024. Thirteen of those were performed at Duke Health. Jennifer Weber of ...
25 Years After Lung Transplant at Duke, New York Man Still Going Strong
Not much holds Gary Klausner back these days. The Long Island, NY native was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was 10 but was physically active until he d ...
Catch Your Breath
If daily life leaves you breathless, you may just lead an unusually exciting existence. But if you’re a current or former smoker age 50 or older, there could b ...
Becoming a Living Donor
If you are considering becoming a living kidney, liver, or lung donor at Duke, the following information should answer some of your questions.
Full of Life After Double Lung Transplant Surgery
Karen McLeod radiates energy and is quick to laugh. But just one year ago, her situation was drastically different. Frequently hospitalized because of advanced ...
Big Ambitions After a Second Double Lung Transplant at Duke
Finishing a 60-mile endurance march is a major accomplishment for anyone. It is particularly impressive for 49-year-old Sara Kominsky, who completed the event ...
Feeling Grateful After a Double Lung Transplant at Duke
Rodney White was no stranger to an active life. A former athlete, the 53-year-old enjoyed regular visits to the gym and mowing his lawn. So when a routine emer ...
Duke Leads National Effort to Improve Lung Transplant Survival
A $12.95 million NIH grant awarded to Duke researcher Scott Palmer, MD, will fund a network of centers dedicated to improving patient survival following lung t ...
Lung Transplant Cures Hereditary Lung Disease
A lung transplant was Gary Singleton's only option after he was diagnosed with a rare lung disease. Today he's back at work and doing what he loves to do.