Feeling “better than she expected,” Chang has made a full recovery, is back to work and will be back in the saddle very soon. More than thankful for the care she received, she says her experience put things in perspective for her whole family. What seemed important a year ago is now trivial considering she was able to beat nearly impossible odds.
“All the clinicians worked together so well,” Chang says. “From beginning to end, I never felt alone or didn’t know what was going to happen. If I had a question, people always got back to me, and they always had an answer.”
“Julie’s journey is a reminder that when specialists unite around a thoughtful, individualized treatment strategy, we can offer patients not only advanced therapies but hope and long-term survival,” Dr. Khalil says. “This success belongs to the team — and to the patient’s courage and perseverance.”