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Episode 494 - Lynette Chambers

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

Release Date: 11/11/2024

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My name is Ashlee "The Mobwife" Gambino. I'm a retired professional fighter. I've acted. I've done a lot of different things. I am now diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension. I'm in the severe category, so it's pretty far along. I can no longer fight, unfortunately. I have a central line pumping life-sustaining medication directly into my heart right now. I performed on Fremont Street for two years when we first moved to Las Vegas. As a fighter, I would hand people a pair of boxing gloves, provided they weren't belligerently drunk, and they agreed to the rules, which where...

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

FIGHTER TO SURVIVOR: ASHLEE GAMBINO’S BATTLE BEYOND THE RING In this gripping episode, Ashlee "The Mobwife" Gambino shares her journey from a fierce MMA and professional boxing career to battling idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension. Discover how she turned her fighter's mindset into a lifeline, navigating the unimaginable loss of her daughter, Katana, and fighting for her life with relentless determination. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at . Follow us on social @phaware Engage for a cure:  #phaware Share your story:   

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Scars and Survival: Rebuilding Life After a Devastating Diagnosis After countless hospital stays, new medications, and near-breaking points, Sophia Esteves found the reason she wanted to live—and it wasn’t just for herself. This episode dives into her spiritual and emotional transformation from patient to powerhouse advocate, and how she now helps others reclaim hope through honesty and grit. My name is Sophia Esteves. I am living in San Antonio where I grew up. My connection to pulmonary arterial hypertension in the community is I'm a support group leader and I'm also a patient...

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

Scars and Survival: Rebuilding Life After a Devastating Diagnosis After countless hospital stays, new medications, and near-breaking points, Sophia Esteves found the reason she wanted to live—and it wasn’t just for herself. This episode dives into her spiritual and emotional transformation from patient to powerhouse advocate, and how she now helps others reclaim hope through honesty and grit. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at . Follow us on social @phaware Engage for a cure:  #phaware Share your story:  

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The Silent Rise of Chronic Pulmonary Embolism and the Tech That’s Changing Everything From portable ECMO to catheter breakthroughs, the treatment of pulmonary embolism has come a long way. Dr. Richard Channick takes us behind the scenes of cutting-edge interventions and shares the empowering truth: even community hospitals now have lifelines to expert centers. The care you need might be closer than you think. Hello, I'm Rich Channick. I'm Professor of Medicine at UCLA Medical Center and Co-Director of the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program at UCLA. I've been there for the last six and a...

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

The Silent Rise of Chronic Pulmonary Embolism and the Tech That’s Changing Everything From portable ECMO to catheter breakthroughs, the treatment of pulmonary embolism has come a long way. Dr. Richard Channick takes us behind the scenes of cutting-edge interventions and shares the empowering truth: even community hospitals now have lifelines to expert centers. The care you need might be closer than you think. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at . Follow us on social @phaware Engage for a cure:  #phaware Share your story:  #phawareMD #CTEPH ...

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The One Type of PH You Can Actually Cure Dr. Jenny Yang dives into the rare but life-changing world of CTEPH, the only form of pulmonary hypertension that may be curable. From early warning signs to surgical options, this episode explains why ruling out CTEPH should be step one for any PH diagnosis. My name is Jenny Yang. I am currently at UC San Diego. My background is in pulmonary and critical care. I did all of my training at UC San Diego and was exposed to pulmonary hypertension there throughout my training and really fell in love with the disease process of PAH and CTEPH. So, when I...

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

The One Type of PH You Can Actually Cure Dr. Jenny Yang dives into the rare but life-changing world of CTEPH, the only form of pulmonary hypertension that may be curable. From early warning signs to surgical options, this episode explains why ruling out CTEPH should be step one for any PH diagnosis. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at . Follow us on social @phaware Engage for a cure:  #phaware Share your story:  #phawareMD #CTEPH

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The Diagnosis Delay That’s Still Hurting Patients Despite better tools and more awareness, people with PH are still being diagnosed too late. Dr. Victor Test opens up about the biggest barrier in PH today: getting diagnosed on time. Learn why shortness of breath is often dismissed and how both patients and doctors can work together to catch pulmonary hypertension earlier. I'm Dr. Victor Test, the Chief of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, and Director of the Pulmonary Vascular Program. I've been a pulmonary hypertension doctor since the year...

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

The Diagnosis Delay That’s Still Hurting Patients Despite better tools and more awareness, people with PH are still being diagnosed too late. Dr. Victor Test opens up about the biggest barrier in PH today: getting diagnosed on time. Learn why shortness of breath is often dismissed—and how both patients and doctors can work together to catch pulmonary hypertension earlier. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at . Engage for a cure:  #phaware Share your story:  Like, Subscribe and Follow us: . #phawareMD    

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Lynette Chambers, a 9-year PAH (pulmonary arterial hypertension) patient, has also been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF). She shares her journey, from struggling with daily activities to being admitted to the hospital with severely low oxygen levels. Lynette discusses the emotional challenges of facing a terminal illness and the difficulty of balancing work and family time. Despite the hard reality, Lynette emphasizes the importance of gratitude, making others feel better, and being the best version of oneself. She finds strength in her family, especially her grandchildren, and strives to create lasting memories and make a positive impact on those around her.

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