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Health & Fitness

A Second Chance to Sing

After a misdiagnosis, a JFKUniversity Medical Center doctor restored one patient's health, hope, and passion for music.

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Will music lover Troy Randall ever sing again? After a misdiagnosis and grueling chemotherapy treatment for a rare disease at a local hospital, Troy's biliary ducts were severely damaged, requiring him to wear drainage bags and undergo frequent stent replacements. Just as he lost hope, a referral to Iman Andalib, M.D. at Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center changed everything. Discover how Dr. Andalib and the compassionate staff at JFK University Medical Center not only restored Troy's health but also reignited his passion for music, inspiring him to fulfill a promise to his late mother.

Read Troy's incredible story of resilience and the power of human connection in healthcare.


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