How do we find the special thing in every day? No matter what life brings, Don and Ethel look forward. As the season wraps, Don tells us why sharing his story was such an important part of his journey.
Everyone has a story to tell. Sometimes, a person decides to share it with the world. This week, Don’s family and care team reflect on his story, how far he has come and what they’ve learned along the way.
With Ethel and his care team by his side, Don crosses a hurdle in his journey. He rings the cancer bell – a symbolic gesture that marks the completion of radiation treatment.
Technology moves quickly – opening up new possibilities every day for people living with health conditions and, in Don’s case – a device that keeps him alive. What does the future of care look like? We dive into this question in this week’s episode.
Hope is everything when facing a life-altering health diagnosis. Don shares what helped him remain positive during his toughest moments – when faith and science intersect.
Cardiac care doesn’t end within the QEII. It extends to the community, where programs like Hearts in Motion help patients like Don recover. This week his team of dietitians, physiotherapists and cardiologists – to name a few – cheer him on as he completes the cardiac rehab program.
Don has his first radiation treatment at the QEII’s cancer centre. We hear from Dr. Bowes and his radiation team, who are all crucial in ensuring Don’s treatment goes as planned.
When you live with a battery-operated heart and you’re about to enter cancer treatment, it’s likely you will balance a few different medications. What does this mean for Don? What side effects will he encounter?
Community is often what gives patients hope while in hospital. Don and fellow VAD patients tell us what it means to have each other through the journey.
Ventricular assist devices were once considered a bridge to transplant, but the clinical practice around this technology has evolved. What is destination therapy and what does it mean for today’s patients?
