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Double transplant recipient grateful for second chance
Soon after Tiffany Eastin learned she was in the last stage of liver disease came the news her kidney also was failing and she was put on the transplant list for both organs. […]
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1-year-old with diseased kidneys fights for life, may need transplant
For Karen Bellow of Destrehan, January cannot come soon enough.
This is when Bellow’s young son, Jaxon, goes in for a medical checkup and ultrasound to determine the progress he’s made since his last kidney surgery in May of this year. Jaxon, who is just over a year old now, suffers from disease in both of his kidneys, specifically hydronephrosis and vesicoureteral reflux. […]
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Des Allemands native’s genetic disorder requires kidney transplant
By the time Clay Usea was diagnosed with Berger’s disease, his kidney function was down to 25 percent and would eventually require a transplant. […]
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9-year-old with bone marrow transplant wants to be home by his birthday
Early indicators are good that Chad Grosch could meet his goal of returning home in Luling by May 26 for his 10th birthday. […]
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Des Allemands man waits for heart transplant, focused on quality of life
Michael Chaisson lives on standby with a backpack and constant ear out for the telephone call that it’s his time to get a heart. […]
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Luling toddler thrives year after heart transplant
At this time last year, toddler Noah Townsend was near death. […]
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Toddler with rare disease will need double lung transplant
Although Luling native Tammy Faucheux had already had three healthy children, it was apparent early on that the family’s latest addition, a baby girl named Kaydence, was going to need extra attention. […]
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Toddler receives heart transplant
The benefactor of the 2013 Fishing For Frankie fundraiser has received a heart transplant that will go a long way towards remedying a serious heart condition he has been battling for the past six months. […]
Lifestyles
Luling father recovering after receiving double lung transplant
Luling’s Michael Diaz Jr. has dedicated his life to helping others, serving as a United States Marine, protecting the country in the Army National Guard and keeping local streets safe as both a state trooper and police officer.
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