Episode 476 - Scott Fleetwood

I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast

Scott Fleetwood, a former pulmonary hypertension patient from Buffalo, New York, shares his journey with rare diseases. He initially experienced shortness of breath while playing hockey and was later diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension and scleroderma. Scott received a double lung transplant in 2017. He discusses the initial fear he felt upon learning about his condition and the importance of finding a doctor you trust and following their instructions. He acknowledges the challenges and risks associated with lung transplants but highlights the positive outcomes he has experienced, such as walking his daughter down the aisle and becoming a grandfather.

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