Any organ transplant is a huge procedure to go through. Receiving four new organs is life changing.

In episode one of our latest season, we speak to Brendan Cole. Brendan is our first ever multivisceral transplant patient, he received a new small intestine, liver, pancreas and duodenum, all in one hit almost 15 years ago and hasn’t looked back since. We also have the man who made this happen and continues to make it happen, transforming the lives of people in Australia and New Zealand, Professor Bob Jones, Director Liver and Intestinal Transplant Unit.

If you haven’t done so already sign up today and become an organ and tissue donor. For more information, please visit Donate Life.

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Any organ transplant is a huge procedure to go through. Receiving four new organs is life changing.
In episode one of our latest season, we speak to Brendan Cole. Brendan is our first ever multivisceral transplant patient, he received a new small intestine, liver, pancreas and duodenum, all in one hit almost 15 years ago and hasn’t looked back since. We also have the man who made this happen and continues to make it happen, transforming the lives of people in Australia and New Zealand, Professor Bob Jones, Director Liver and Intestinal Transplant Unit.
If you haven’t done so already sign up today and become an organ and tissue donor. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.donatelife.gov.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.donatelife.gov.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1722289775348000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ib0103b4sf6UQQpTGEHXo">Donate Life</a>.
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As a leader in organ transplant and home to the Victorian Liver Transplant Unit, Talking Transplant by Austin Health shines a light on all facets of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
We hear the experiences of our patients, how families grapple with the loss of a loved one and make the decision to save another, and discover the very real challenges our staff at Austin Health face to improve outcomes for transplant patients around the world. 
Join the organ donor registry today! Please visit Donate Life and help save a life.
If you have a topic you want covered in an episode, you can reach us by emailing media@austin.org.au or visit our website.

As a leader in organ transplant and home to the Victorian Liver Transplant Unit, Talking Transplant by Austin Health shines a light on all facets of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. We hear the experiences of our patients, how families grapple with the loss of a loved one and make the decision to save another, and discover the very real challenges our staff at Austin Health face to improve outcomes for transplant patients around the world.  Join the organ donor registry today! Please visit <a href="https://www.donatelife.gov.au/">Donate Life</a> and help save a life. If you have a topic you want covered in an episode, you can reach us by emailing media@austin.org.au or visit our <a href="https://www.austin.org.au/talking-transplant/">website</a>.

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Four new organs

Have you ever thought about eye donation? Did you know you can still donate despite a cancer diagnosis? In our latest episode we are joined by Manny Marchesin. Manny’s husband Claud passed away from a type of cancer in his appendix in 2019 and despite his diagnosis was able to donate his eyes, giving the gift of sight back to others.

You will also hear from Sofia Karageorge, our Associate Nurse Unit Manager on our palliative care ward, who will talk about this type of donation and why you can still donate despite a cancer diagnosis.

If you haven’t done so already sign up today and become an organ and tissue donor. For more information, please visit Donate Life.

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Have you ever thought about eye donation? Did you know you can still donate despite a cancer diagnosis? In our latest episode we are joined by Manny Marchesin. Manny’s husband Claud passed away from a type of cancer in his appendix in 2019 and despite his diagnosis was able to donate his eyes, giving the gift of sight back to others.
You will also hear from Sofia Karageorge, our Associate Nurse Unit Manager on our palliative care ward, who will talk about this type of donation and why you can still donate despite a cancer diagnosis.
If you haven’t done so already sign up today and become an organ and tissue donor. For more information, please visit <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.donatelife.gov.au/__;!!Ek5y5249UU0kCz0!lfBiHB43WgedJg-FKYW9he3J1nvspPWQFreJXpeI1GxPn-EbZU4rViWfdTU7kIGg8BFTjuG8cYaz3TnWMEjF8oc-c0Aj2g$" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.donatelife.gov.au/__;!!Ek5y5249UU0kCz0!lfBiHB43WgedJg-FKYW9he3J1nvspPWQFreJXpeI1GxPn-EbZU4rViWfdTU7kIGg8BFTjuG8cYaz3TnWMEjF8oc-c0Aj2g$&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724470769175000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0A3t-8C_YwjtJeyAFegVj3">Donate Life</a>.
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The gift of sight

Have you ever thought about giving an organ to a family member to save their life? What about donating to a complete stranger just for the greater good? 

On today’s episode I am joined by Steve Liston. Steve has no experience of kidney disease in his family, but last year chose to donate his kidney to save a stranger’s life. You will also hear from Dr Darren Lee, one of our transplant nephrologists, who will talk about this type of donation and how the kidney exchange works.

If you haven’t done so already sign up today and become an organ and tissue donor. For more information, please visit Donate Life.

Do you follow us on social media? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date.

Have you ever thought about giving an organ to a family member to save their life? What about donating to a complete stranger just for the greater good? 
On today’s episode I am joined by Steve Liston. Steve has no experience of kidney disease in his family, but last year chose to donate his kidney to save a stranger’s life. You will also hear from Dr Darren Lee, one of our transplant nephrologists, who will talk about this type of donation and how the kidney exchange works.
If you haven’t done so already sign up today and become an organ and tissue donor. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.donatelife.gov.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.donatelife.gov.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723211470194000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3KgyAt03Na057MuzLNvO31">Donate Life</a>.
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Donating for the greater good

Transplant is transformative, and it gives someone a second chance at life. But with that comes fear and for some a bit of a road to recovery as well. Life will never be the same but you have no choice but to make the most of your second chance. 

In our last episode of Season One, we are joined by Jess Chappell. Jess had a liver transplant in 2022 after her pregnancy caused a life-threatening condition.

We will also chat to Nada Ferfoglia who had both a kidney and liver transplant after doctors discovered a rare genetic liver disorder.

If you haven’t done so already sign up today and become an organ and tissue donor. For more information, please visit Donate Life.

Do you follow us on social media? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date.

Transplant is transformative, and it gives someone a second chance at life. But with that comes fear and for some a bit of a road to recovery as well. Life will never be the same but you have no choice but to make the most of your second chance. 
In our last episode of Season One, we are joined by Jess Chappell. Jess had a liver transplant in 2022 after her pregnancy caused a life-threatening condition.
We will also chat to Nada Ferfoglia who had both a kidney and liver transplant after doctors discovered a rare genetic liver disorder.
If you haven’t done so already sign up today and become an organ and tissue donor. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.donatelife.gov.au/">Donate Life</a>.  
Do you follow us on social media? Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AustinHealth">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/austinhealth_/">Instagram</a> to stay up-to-date.

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