The Comeback: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

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A medical journey can be a transformational point in someone’s life. Tune in as Cleveland Clinic patients, together with their physicians, share experiences of perseverance and determination. In their own words, hear how these health heroes have made the ultimate comeback.

Episodes

  1. 09/18/2019

    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.

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

  2. 07/31/2019

    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.

    Young Woman Relishes Motherhood after Special Therapy Protects Fertility

  3. 06/28/2019

    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.

    Lung Transplant and Antireflux Surgery Saves Man with Rare Disease

  4. 04/09/2019

    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.

    Teen Makes Sports Comeback After Infection Causes Heart to Stop Beating

  5. 02/22/2019

    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.

    Liver Transplant is Priceless Gift for Woman Battling Advanced Colon Cancer

  6. 01/31/2019

    Grandmother Breathing Easy after Innovative Lung Procedure

    Peggy Notman’s pulmonary hypertension was bringing her life to a screeching halt – that is, until an innovative procedure helped her breathe easy again. Join Peggy and her physician, Dr. Gustavo Heresi, as they describe a series of procedures that are allowing her to enjoy life, and her young grandson.

    Grandmother Breathing Easy after Innovative Lung Procedure

  7. 01/04/2019

    Woman Fighting Breast Cancer Thankful after Radiation Prep Uncovers Second Hidden Cancer

    65-year-old Joyce McCain believes everything happens for a reason – even breast cancer. Join Joyce and her radiation oncologist, Chirag Shah, MD, as they talk about a special type of radiation treatment designed to treat Joyce’s breast cancer and protect her heart – and the pre-radiation testing that revealed another hidden cancer.

    Woman Fighting Breast Cancer Thankful after Radiation Prep Uncovers Second Hidden Cancer

  8. 11/13/2018

    Man Beats Cancer after Small Intestine is Reconstructed into Bladder

    Al Sidoti, a 42-year-old plumber from Ohio, opted for a unique type of surgery to save his life after conventional treatments didn’t work in treating his bladder cancer. Doctors reconstructed Al’s bladder using tissue from his small intestine and he’s been cancer free for 5 years. Join Al and his surgeon, George Pascal Haber, MD, PhD, as they walk listeners through the robotic procedure that allowed him to continue living life to the fullest with a new wife and growing family.

    Man Beats Cancer after Small Intestine is Reconstructed into Bladder

  9. 10/15/2018

    ‘Cooling Cap’ Helps Save Mom’s Hair during Breast Cancer Treatment

    Jennifer Buckland, a mother of two, knew battling breast cancer would be grueling. She was determined to protect her young family from one of the most visible signs of cancer treatment – hair loss. Join Jennifer and her oncologist, Jame Abraham, MD, and learn how she beat breast cancer while using an innovative device to keep her hair intact, preserve her identity and keep a sense of normalcy in her family’s daily life.

    ‘Cooling Cap’ Helps Save Mom’s Hair during Breast Cancer Treatment
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Ratings & Reviews

4.2
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A medical journey can be a transformational point in someone’s life. Tune in as Cleveland Clinic patients, together with their physicians, share experiences of perseverance and determination. In their own words, hear how these health heroes have made the ultimate comeback.

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