Post-transplant cancer success stories
It can be worrisome knowing you or your loved one has a higher chance of getting cancer. But remember - with early detection and treatment, most cancers today have excellent treatment results!
Many people who have had PTC are living active, cancer-free lives. On this page, read some success stories from people who had PTC.
Jim's story
Jim Gleason, longtime president of TRIO and leader who developed the original Post-transplant Cancer website, was a heart transplant recipient and dedicated patient advocate. He was driven by his personal life challenges with cancer in the many years after his life-saving heart transplant in October of 1994. Many considered Jim a friend, who was never too ill to help a patient or donor family. He was a tireless advocate – from developing much-needed education to patients, to lobbying for Medicare coverage for recipients on Capital Hill. Jim passed away in 2022 from incurable pancreatic cancer. He will be remembered by many as a trailblazing leader in the transplant field.
Bob’s story
Bob was diagnosed with melanoma 5 years after his heart transplant. Watch him tell his story:
Kim’s story
Kim was diagnosed with sinus cancer after her kidney transplant. Watch her tell her story:
If you want to share your post-transplant cancer experience with others, email info@TRIOweb.org! We would love to share your story.