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2.14.2007

congestive heart failure + heart donation

breast cancer chemo damaged my heart + gave me heart failure
"a disorder in which the heart pumps blood inadequately, leading to reduced blood flow, back-up (congestion) of blood in the veins + lungs, + other changes that may further weaken the heart."
i'm seeing a cardiologist tomorrow. last year my heart was so weak i had a radioactive heart scan every 4 weeks + feared i'd need a heart transplant, but wouldn't qualify because i had aggressive cancer. i'm lucky that my heart is getting stronger, but a lot of people need a heart donation.

if you want to learn about heart donation, here's a website

8 comments:

  1. That's interesting.

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  2. Happy Valentine's Day mod mom. Hope you are feeling well. Your friends Brian and Vanessa

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  3. happy valentine's day + thank you brian + vanessa!

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  4. :( I can only wish you well.

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  5. I just wanted you to know how happy I am to hear that your heart is getting stronger. I visit your blog often and thanks to you I do squeeze my lemons more often, so thank you for that and for sharing all that you do.

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  6. I am sending you good wishes as always.

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  7. Dear modmom, I wish I had an extra heart that I could give you. But yours even damaged as it is, is very beautiful:-)

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  8. Good news, for sure! Sending lots of good vibes your way!

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