“He saved my life.”
Cathy Luhman’s life was at a standstill due to severe tracheobronchomalacia (TBM), a condition that made breathing feel like exhaling through a cocktail straw. Unable to care for her grandchildren or enjoy daily activities, Cathy knew she needed expert care.
After hearing glowing reviews from a fellow TBM patient, Cathy contacted Dr. Richard Lazzaro, Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Southern Region, RWJBarnabas Health.
In this inspiring testimonial, Cathy shares her emotional journey:
- Living with the challenges of severe TBM.
- Finding hope through a TBM support group.
- How Dr. Lazzaro’s innovative surgery transformed her airway and saved her life.
- Regaining her health and walking 2 miles again!
Dr. Lazzaro and his team employed a novel approach to restore Cathy’s ability to breathe freely.