About Me (In My Own Words)
I had radiation therapy in 1984 for Hodgkin lymphoma, at age 22. The radiation therapy was very good at killing HL cells but also severely damaged my heart valves.
I’ve been monitored for many years and started having symptoms that led me to several months of doctor visits and testing. To make a long story short, I am now 62 and scheduled for heart surgery on September 12th. At first, I was very excited about getting this long awaited journey behind me, and anxious to get back to an active lifestyle.
However, I am now almost 4 weeks out from surgery and now recall how scared I was when I learned that I had cancer. I am overwhelmed with questions and concerns, and would greatly appreciate any help that would give me a better idea of what to expect over the next several months.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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My surgery date is:
September 12, 2024
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
Mitral Regurgitation
Tricuspid Regurgitation
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Replacement
Tricuspid Valve Repair
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My surgeon is:
Dr. David Adams
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