Survivor of Experimental Treatment for Rare Cancer Uses Apple’s iPod to Podcast Hope to Other
A young Massachusetts woman who at the age of 29 was diagnosed with a rare cancer was given just months live. She survived by receiving an experimental treatment. Now a survivor, she podcasts messages of hope and encouragement through Apple’s iPod.
(I-Newswire) - Methuen, MA ( I-Newswire.com ) January 17, 2006 -- A young woman who survived a rare cancer now podcasts messages of hope and encouragement through Apple’s iPod.
At age 29, Karen Grant was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer which was present in both lungs was given just months to live. Karen was always a healthy active woman never showed symptoms, which is typical of this diagnosis.
Dr. David J. Sugarbaker, Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital has pioneered an experimental treatment which has improved the chances of survival for many patients. Karen, who became the first person to be treated for Mesothelioma in both lungs is a pioneer in her own right.
Karen’s treatment involved an unbelievable 5 major surgeries within 4 months, combined with extensive rehabilitation which kept her in and out of the hospital for one year. Her toughest fight lasted 114 days, 6 weeks in I.C.U. and then rehabilitation. Karen received the news of a lifetime from her oncologist, “You are cancer free”.
Karen is now a volunteer patient advocate, giving hope and optimism, she also loans Apple iPods to patients in Dr. Sugarbaker’s clinic. For patient success stories and information regarding mesothelioma treatments www.impmeso.org. Patient success stories are also available through Apple’s iTunes online service.
For information on Dr. Sugarbaker and treatments for Mesothelioma call 1-866-MESO-BWH or visit www.impmeso.org.
Karen Grant
978-691-5888
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