Before the surgery, I was waiting to die. Now, I plan to live to finish my book, see the development of an HIV vaccine, and watch my kids, stepkids...
Patient stories
How brain surgery helped me battle alcohol use disorder
From micro-preemie to thriving kindergartener, meet Emery
Emery was a micro-preemie, born at just over 24 weeks and weighing only 770 grams in 2015.
Treating brain tumours with ultrasound: this could be the next frontier in cancer treatment
Focused ultrasound could enhance chemotherapy treatments for patients like Paul Hudspith.
Providing more specialized, streamlined care for blood cancer patients in Canada
Through Sunnybrook’s Complex Malignant Hematology Program, the most vulnerable patients get specialized care.
A special wedding in the hospital
When Randi & Chuck decided to get married, the Sunnybrook team jumped into action to help make the day special — even though it was taking place in...
Patient view: Life after deep brain stimulation for PTSD
On February 7, 2019, Serena Kelly became the first patient in Canada to be treated with deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treatment resistant...
‘I want people to know that we all have the ability to dig deeper and overcome great difficulties.’ Motocross injury survivor shares his story.
A motocross accident left Alex an incomplete quadriplegic. Despite his accident and all that he's endured, Alex has not lost his positive outlook on...
Understanding sexual and reproductive health in women with cerebral palsy
Sunnybrook's Accessible Care Pregnancy Clinic has embarked on a large study to learn about women over 18 who identify as having cerebral palsy. The...
Patient story: Focused ultrasound and Alzheimer’s disease
Sally McMillan shares her patient story from being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease to participating in a world-first clinical trial at Sunnybrook...