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Courage. Gratitude. Hope.
These are just a few of the words that tissue recipients share with us on a regular basis. Although every story is unique, each provides a glimpse into the tremendous impact that the life-saving gift of tissue donation has on the healing journey.
Featured Stories
Dr. Angela Rodi
Title :
The Road to Reconstruction
isDonor :
No
isRecipient :
Yes
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For Dr. Angela Rodi, the road to breast reconstruction has been a long one. The wife and OB-GYN first encountered the topic during her teenage years, when her mother tested positive for the BRCA gene mutation. Her mother knew that a positive test meant that there is a 70% likelihood of developing breast cancer and decided have a double mastectomy and oophorectomy.
Though her mother had advised her to get tested, young Angela wouldn’t fully understand the need to get tested for several years. “I was in medical school when I really started to meet breast and ovarian cancer patients and see firsthand the importance of getting tested,” Angela shared. “I figured I would test and get it out of the way.” Surprisingly, the results revealed that she was positive for the BRCA gene only months before her wedding and the start of her OB-GYN residency.
Focused on her career and home life, years went by before Angela finally decided to have a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction after finding a lump in her breast. Though she was nervous about her surgery, Angela remembered the story of a diagnosed friend and the success of her mother’s surgeries and knew it was the best decision. “My friend and patients never had a chance to prevent their cancer, but I did.” she explained. “It felt empowering to take charge of my health and womanhood.”
Before her surgery, her surgeon informed Angela that donated skin grafts would be used to aid a fast recovery and satisfying results. “I was shocked at how comfortable and happy I was,” Angela recalled. “I’m glad I made that decision.”
Today, Angela feels forever indebted to her donor family for their generosity and sacrifice. Thanks to the gift from her donor, she continues to do the things she loves, like biking, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her husband and blue heeler, Zep. As a physician, registered donor, and genetic counseling advocate, Angela encourages everyone to get tested and consider becoming donors. “I am beyond humbled to have received such a generous gift,” Angela wrote to her donor family. “Know that I will keep you and your loved one in my heart, and that your family member lives on.”
Though her mother had advised her to get tested, young Angela wouldn’t fully understand the need to get tested for several years. “I was in medical school when I really started to meet breast and ovarian cancer patients and see firsthand the importance of getting tested,” Angela shared. “I figured I would test and get it out of the way.” Surprisingly, the results revealed that she was positive for the BRCA gene only months before her wedding and the start of her OB-GYN residency.
Focused on her career and home life, years went by before Angela finally decided to have a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction after finding a lump in her breast. Though she was nervous about her surgery, Angela remembered the story of a diagnosed friend and the success of her mother’s surgeries and knew it was the best decision. “My friend and patients never had a chance to prevent their cancer, but I did.” she explained. “It felt empowering to take charge of my health and womanhood.”
Before her surgery, her surgeon informed Angela that donated skin grafts would be used to aid a fast recovery and satisfying results. “I was shocked at how comfortable and happy I was,” Angela recalled. “I’m glad I made that decision.”
Today, Angela feels forever indebted to her donor family for their generosity and sacrifice. Thanks to the gift from her donor, she continues to do the things she loves, like biking, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her husband and blue heeler, Zep. As a physician, registered donor, and genetic counseling advocate, Angela encourages everyone to get tested and consider becoming donors. “I am beyond humbled to have received such a generous gift,” Angela wrote to her donor family. “Know that I will keep you and your loved one in my heart, and that your family member lives on.”
Dr. Angela Rodi
Title :
The Road to Reconstruction
isDonor :
No
isRecipient :
Yes
Sort order :
For Dr. Angela Rodi, the road to breast reconstruction has been a long one. The wife and OB-GYN first encountered the topic during her teenage years, when her mother tested positive for the BRCA gene mutation. Her mother knew that a positive test meant that there is a 70% likelihood of developing breast cancer and decided have a double mastectomy and oophorectomy.
Though her mother had advised her to get tested, young Angela wouldn’t fully understand the need to get tested for several years. “I was in medical school when I really started to meet breast and ovarian cancer patients and see firsthand the importance of getting tested,” Angela shared. “I figured I would test and get it out of the way.” Surprisingly, the results revealed that she was positive for the BRCA gene only months before her wedding and the start of her OB-GYN residency.
Focused on her career and home life, years went by before Angela finally decided to have a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction after finding a lump in her breast. Though she was nervous about her surgery, Angela remembered the story of a diagnosed friend and the success of her mother’s surgeries and knew it was the best decision. “My friend and patients never had a chance to prevent their cancer, but I did.” she explained. “It felt empowering to take charge of my health and womanhood.”
Before her surgery, her surgeon informed Angela that donated skin grafts would be used to aid a fast recovery and satisfying results. “I was shocked at how comfortable and happy I was,” Angela recalled. “I’m glad I made that decision.”
Today, Angela feels forever indebted to her donor family for their generosity and sacrifice. Thanks to the gift from her donor, she continues to do the things she loves, like biking, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her husband and blue heeler, Zep. As a physician, registered donor, and genetic counseling advocate, Angela encourages everyone to get tested and consider becoming donors. “I am beyond humbled to have received such a generous gift,” Angela wrote to her donor family. “Know that I will keep you and your loved one in my heart, and that your family member lives on.”
Though her mother had advised her to get tested, young Angela wouldn’t fully understand the need to get tested for several years. “I was in medical school when I really started to meet breast and ovarian cancer patients and see firsthand the importance of getting tested,” Angela shared. “I figured I would test and get it out of the way.” Surprisingly, the results revealed that she was positive for the BRCA gene only months before her wedding and the start of her OB-GYN residency.
Focused on her career and home life, years went by before Angela finally decided to have a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction after finding a lump in her breast. Though she was nervous about her surgery, Angela remembered the story of a diagnosed friend and the success of her mother’s surgeries and knew it was the best decision. “My friend and patients never had a chance to prevent their cancer, but I did.” she explained. “It felt empowering to take charge of my health and womanhood.”
Before her surgery, her surgeon informed Angela that donated skin grafts would be used to aid a fast recovery and satisfying results. “I was shocked at how comfortable and happy I was,” Angela recalled. “I’m glad I made that decision.”
Today, Angela feels forever indebted to her donor family for their generosity and sacrifice. Thanks to the gift from her donor, she continues to do the things she loves, like biking, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her husband and blue heeler, Zep. As a physician, registered donor, and genetic counseling advocate, Angela encourages everyone to get tested and consider becoming donors. “I am beyond humbled to have received such a generous gift,” Angela wrote to her donor family. “Know that I will keep you and your loved one in my heart, and that your family member lives on.”
Dr. Angela Rodi
Title :
The Road to Reconstruction
isDonor :
No
isRecipient :
Yes
Sort order :
For Dr. Angela Rodi, the road to breast reconstruction has been a long one. The wife and OB-GYN first encountered the topic during her teenage years, when her mother tested positive for the BRCA gene mutation. Her mother knew that a positive test meant that there is a 70% likelihood of developing breast cancer and decided have a double mastectomy and oophorectomy.
Though her mother had advised her to get tested, young Angela wouldn’t fully understand the need to get tested for several years. “I was in medical school when I really started to meet breast and ovarian cancer patients and see firsthand the importance of getting tested,” Angela shared. “I figured I would test and get it out of the way.” Surprisingly, the results revealed that she was positive for the BRCA gene only months before her wedding and the start of her OB-GYN residency.
Focused on her career and home life, years went by before Angela finally decided to have a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction after finding a lump in her breast. Though she was nervous about her surgery, Angela remembered the story of a diagnosed friend and the success of her mother’s surgeries and knew it was the best decision. “My friend and patients never had a chance to prevent their cancer, but I did.” she explained. “It felt empowering to take charge of my health and womanhood.”
Before her surgery, her surgeon informed Angela that donated skin grafts would be used to aid a fast recovery and satisfying results. “I was shocked at how comfortable and happy I was,” Angela recalled. “I’m glad I made that decision.”
Today, Angela feels forever indebted to her donor family for their generosity and sacrifice. Thanks to the gift from her donor, she continues to do the things she loves, like biking, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her husband and blue heeler, Zep. As a physician, registered donor, and genetic counseling advocate, Angela encourages everyone to get tested and consider becoming donors. “I am beyond humbled to have received such a generous gift,” Angela wrote to her donor family. “Know that I will keep you and your loved one in my heart, and that your family member lives on.”
Though her mother had advised her to get tested, young Angela wouldn’t fully understand the need to get tested for several years. “I was in medical school when I really started to meet breast and ovarian cancer patients and see firsthand the importance of getting tested,” Angela shared. “I figured I would test and get it out of the way.” Surprisingly, the results revealed that she was positive for the BRCA gene only months before her wedding and the start of her OB-GYN residency.
Focused on her career and home life, years went by before Angela finally decided to have a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction after finding a lump in her breast. Though she was nervous about her surgery, Angela remembered the story of a diagnosed friend and the success of her mother’s surgeries and knew it was the best decision. “My friend and patients never had a chance to prevent their cancer, but I did.” she explained. “It felt empowering to take charge of my health and womanhood.”
Before her surgery, her surgeon informed Angela that donated skin grafts would be used to aid a fast recovery and satisfying results. “I was shocked at how comfortable and happy I was,” Angela recalled. “I’m glad I made that decision.”
Today, Angela feels forever indebted to her donor family for their generosity and sacrifice. Thanks to the gift from her donor, she continues to do the things she loves, like biking, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her husband and blue heeler, Zep. As a physician, registered donor, and genetic counseling advocate, Angela encourages everyone to get tested and consider becoming donors. “I am beyond humbled to have received such a generous gift,” Angela wrote to her donor family. “Know that I will keep you and your loved one in my heart, and that your family member lives on.”
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