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When you are living with advanced lung disease, there may come a time when medications and other treatments are no longer enough to help your lungs function well. For some patients, a lung transplant may offer a new path forward — and the chance to live a more active, productive life.
At the Temple Lung Center, our lung transplant team brings together nationally recognized expertise, advanced treatment options and comprehensive support for patients considering transplant. From your first evaluation through recovery and lifelong follow-up, we are here to help you understand your options, prepare for what comes next and navigate every step of your transplant journey.
Choosing a transplant center is one of the most important decisions you and your family may make. You want a team with the experience to care for complex patients and the expertise to help you understand what transplant could mean for your life.
Your transplant journey starts with understanding what is possible.
Download the Lung Transplant Guide.
A lung transplant is more than a surgery. It is a lifelong commitment that requires preparation, active participation and close follow-up.
Considering a lung transplant can bring many questions — about the evaluation process, surgery, recovery, medications and what life may look like after transplant. To help you and your loved ones learn more and prepare, the Temple Lung Canter’s Transplant team has developed a comprehensive patient guide with information and resources to help you understand each step of the transplant journey.
Inside, you’ll find information to help you:
Download the guide and keep it with you as you move through your transplant journey. We encourage you and your caregivers to review the information together, write down questions and bring them to your appointments. Understanding what to expect can help you and your family make informed decisions about your care.
1. Evaluation
Your journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation. Our transplant specialists look at your overall health, lung disease, treatment history and other factors to determine whether transplantation may be the right option for you.
2. Education and Preparation
We help our patients and their families/support systems understand what transplantation involves. You will learn about the surgery, recovery, medications, potential risks and the lifelong care required after transplant.
3. Transplant
If you are approved for transplant and a suitable donor lung becomes available, our transplant team will guide you through the next steps and provide specialized care before, during, and after surgery.
4. Recovery
Recovery continues well beyond the hospital. Our team works with you to help you regain strength, adjust to life after transplant, and follow your personalized treatment plan.
5. Lifelong Follow-Up
A lung transplant does not cure the underlying disease that damaged your lungs, and transplant requires lifelong care. You will need daily medications and regular follow-up to protect your new lungs and monitor your health.
At Temple, your transplant team remains part of your support system long after surgery.
Successful transplantation requires more than an experienced medical team. It also requires an informed and engaged patient.
You and your support system will play an important role in your care. Taking your medications as prescribed, attending follow-up appointments, following your care team’s recommendations and communicating openly with your transplant team are essential parts of life after transplant.
Our commitment is to give you the information, expertise and support you need to take an active role in your transplant journey.
Considering a lung transplant is a major decision. Every patient is different, and transplantation has both potential benefits and risks.
Our team will provide the information you need to understand what transplant may mean for you, including the potential benefits, risks, limitations and lifelong responsibilities involved.
This process — known as informed consent — is an important part of deciding whether transplantation is right for you.
You should never feel rushed to make this decision. Our team is here to answer your questions and help you understand your options.
At the Temple Lung Center, transplant care does not end when surgery is over.
We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey — from the first conversation about transplant, through evaluation and preparation, to surgery, recovery and lifelong follow-up.
If you or someone you love is living with advanced lung disease, our transplant specialists can help you understand whether lung transplantation may be an option.
Learn whether lung transplant may be right for you.
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