Young Woman Relishes Motherhood after Special Therapy Protects Fertility

Homeless Man Turned Barber Pays It Forward, Becomes Advocate for Men’s Health

After being homeless and addicted to drugs and alcohol for 15 years, Waverly Willis decided to turn his life around. He became a barber –using his craft to better the community. His journey of setbacks continued after a screening test revealed he had kidney cancer. Join Waverly and one of his doctors, Dr. Charles Modlin, to hear how he’s using his experiences to inspire other men.

Young Woman Relishes Motherhood after Special Therapy Protects Fertility

When a young woman needs chemotherapy it’s important to protect her fertility if she wishes to start a family in the future, as the side effects of chemo can make it difficult or impossible to have a baby. Join us as breast cancer survivor, Brittney Rinella, and her oncologist, Halle Moore, MD, tell listeners how a special treatment protected her ovaries – and her dream of becoming a mom.

Lung Transplant and Antireflux Surgery Saves Man with Rare Disease

Episode description: Ajit Tolani was living with a rare autoimmune disease called scleroderma, until his condition worsened and it started to affect his lungs. Doctors in India told him he had three months to live. He flew from India to Cleveland Clinic for a lifesaving lung transplant and innovative antireflux surgery. Join Ajit and one of his doctors, Dr. Atul Mehta, to hear how he how fought to get a second chance at life.

Teen Makes Sports Comeback After Infection Causes Heart to Stop Beating

At 10 years old, a virus attacked Sophia’s heart. She went into cardiac arrest twice. Doctors had to treat her with a device that provided breathing and heart support. Join Sophia, her mother and one of her doctors, Dr. Gerard Boyle, to hear how she persevered to regain her health and went back to playing sports again.

Liver Transplant is Priceless Gift for Woman Battling Advanced Colon Cancer

Carole Motycka, a 44-year-old mother of four boys from western Ohio, never expected a trip to the hospital for back and shoulder pain to end up being stage 4 colorectal cancer. Join Carole and one of her surgeons, Dr. Cristiano Quintini, as they walk listeners through her shocking diagnosis and explain how a new treatment option – liver transplant – helped save her life.