Lung Transplant

A lung transplant is a life-changing surgical procedure that offers a new lease on life for patients with severe respiratory conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, or cystic fibrosis. For many, it represents the hope of breathing freely again after years of struggle and diminishing quality of life.

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Three surgeons working on a lung transplant patient.

A lung transplant is a life-changing surgical procedure that offers a new lease on life for patients with severe respiratory conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, or cystic fibrosis. For many, it represents the hope of breathing freely again after years of struggle and diminishing quality of life.

The journey to a lung transplant is often filled with challenges, including the wait for a suitable donor and the fear of complications as well as financial costs.

Despite the risks and challenges, the transformation from struggling to breathe to experiencing the world anew is profound and deeply moving, offering patients a renewed sense of hope and possibility. Below are several ways BC Lung supports BC’s lung transplant community.

Lung Transplant Housing & Direct Patient Support

Closing the gap in temporary housing, living costs and general support for lung transplant patients and caregivers in financial crisis.

While the BC Ministry of Health covers a lung transplant patient’s medical costs, the patient and their caregiver are required to shoulder any pre and post-transplant travel as well as temporary housing and living costs related to their transplant. BC lung transplant patients whose surgery and recovery take place at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) may be eligible for this assistance. For patients who reside outside the city, this temporary housing requirement can create a cripplingly, if not impossible financial burden. With the help from our generous donors, BC Lung may be able to assist patients during this difficult time.

To apply for funding click on the appropriate option below.

For those applying for housing support:

For those applying for direct patient support:

Online Support Groups

These private Facebook Groups are run by BC patients and caregivers with lived lung transplant experience.