Sadly, a young woman who had previously won the hearts of many in the Tri-State area due to her groundbreaking and life-saving surgery has passed away.
In 2011, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital featured Heather McNamara, who was only 7 years old at the time, in one of their commercials. Her appearance in the commercial may be familiar to many people.
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She shared in the advertisement how doctors had to remove and then replace several of her organs in order to eliminate a tumor the size of a baseball.
An episode of “The Good Doctor” featured the rare 23-hour procedure.
Dr. Tomoaki Kato, a world-renowned surgeon, successfully removed a cancerous tumor deeply embedded in Heather’s body by performing a complex surgery that involved taking out six of her major organs. After removing the tumor, Dr. Kato meticulously reconstructed Heather’s body, demonstrating his exceptional surgical skills.
Other doctors had claimed that the surgery was impossible to perform. However, against all odds, she became the first child to undergo the procedure, and it turned out to be a success.
Kemberly Richardson, a reporter for Eyewitness News, had the delightful opportunity to…
Back when Heather was a college freshman, she made a comment about the surgery that now holds a bittersweet meaning.
“When I was in that situation, the fear of death was present, but at the same time, I had a sense of acceptance that everything would be alright even if I didn’t survive,” she shared during that moment.
Heather, acknowledging the doctors and nurses who assisted her, was an EMT and had aspirations of becoming a paramedic.
In memory of Heather, her family is urging people to perform an act of kindness. Heather was a vibrant young woman who lived life to the fullest, and her loved ones want to continue her legacy by spreading positivity through kind deeds. Let us honor her by making the world a better place, one small act of kindness at a time.
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