Volunteer Spotlight: Yakinsha Coles, Christina Nelson, and Latasha Bennett
…wanted to find a cure or treatment for people who suffered from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and May- Thurner Syndrome, as she did. According to Yakinsha, “Nobody’s child should have…
FDA PLACES NEW RESTRICTIONS ON JOHNSON & JOHNSON’S COVID-19 VACCINE
…of the risk of a rare and dangerous clotting condition called …
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Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast
…calf, or deep vein thrombosis, as well as a diagnosis of …
A Life-Threatening Diagnosis Changed My Life: Ashley Cassidy’s Story
…into the operating room at 1:15 a.m. for surgical intervention. It was discovered that I also have May-Thurner Syndrome, which is a compression of the left iliac vein by the…
Blood Clots Can Happen to Anyone: Tamara’s Story
In January 2015, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and started estrogen-based birth control. Two months later, I married an active duty Marine and moved from Georgia to…
I Survived the Clot: Macie’s Story
…I’m 18, and I have post-thrombotic syndrome. I had no idea that my life would change forever on June 11, 2013. That day, my life changed in some good ways…
I Am a Survivor: Sarah’s Story
…post-thrombotic syndrome. I thank God every day that I am a survivor and for blessing me with supportive family and friends. To join our online discussion community and connect with…
MTS Can Cause Deadly DVTs: Lorilyn’s Story
…did not know, until I faced this very complicated DVT, was I was born with a rare condition known as May-Thurner Syndrome. MTS is a congenital, anatomic variant which causes…
Here for a Purpose: Kierra’s Story
…to my hometown hospital 90 miles away. There, I was diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome, and sent into surgery to have a stent placed in my iliac vein. I was in…