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Justin HouseBritish bodybuilder who survived a broken spine and a kidney transplant
Date of Birth: 01.01.1972
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- A Devastating Diagnosis
- A Long and Arduous Journey
- A Brother's Sacrificial Gift
- Learning the Value of Health
- Facing the Future with Renewed Perspective
Justin House: The British Bodybuilder Who Overcame Spinal Cancer and Kidney Transplant
A Devastating Diagnosis
In 2018, Justin House, a British bodybuilder and former model, experienced excruciating back pain while exercising in his South London gym. Diagnosed with a large tumor growing between his vertebrae, Justin's spinal cord eventually ruptured under the pressure.
A Long and Arduous Journey
After a 14-hour surgery to remove the tumor, Justin underwent 104 days of grueling recovery in the hospital. Facing ongoing pain, he became dependent on painkillers. Attempting to wean himself off these drugs, Justin's kidneys suffered, and he faced life-threatening kidney failure.
A Brother's Sacrificial Gift
Miraculously, his brother, Gavin, stepped forward to donate one of his own kidneys. The transplant surgery at Guy's Hospital significantly improved Justin's health within weeks.
Learning the Value of Health
"What he did for me is a big thing, but he did it because he knows I would have done the same for him," Justin said of his brother's act of selflessness. Despite regular medical checkups and experimental drug trials, Justin remains grateful for his survival. Recognizing the importance of health, he now values life and relationships more than material possessions.
Facing the Future with Renewed Perspective
Having overcome cancer, a broken spine, and a kidney transplant, Justin is optimistic about the future. He is confident that with his brother's unwavering support, he will persevere through any further challenges. "Life is about living again," Justin declares. "I'm going to make the most of this second chance."
