42 ~ Living with Cystic Fibrosis & receiving a combined double lung and kidney transplant at the age of 29!
I sit down with the incredible Matison, who defied the odds in her battle against Cystic Fibrosis. At just 29 years old, Matison underwent a groundbreaking combined double lung and kidney transplant.
Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease causing thick and sticky mucus in the body, posed severe challenges for Matison, primarily affecting her lungs and gastrointestinal system. Her health took a devastating turn as a teenager when she contracted Mycobacterium Abscessus, an antibiotic-resistant lung infection. This infection led to a rapid decline in her lung function, leading to a double lung…
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