About three months into his recovery, Bisaccia began to notice a tremendous difference in his health. “I feel better than new. There’s no shortness of breath anymore,” he shared.

Nursing student bounces back after triple bypass surgery The 50-year-old medical assistant learned he had coronary artery disease after intense pain in his neck; coronary artery disease is the ...

He ended up finishing the October race, shortly before learning he needed triple-bypass surgery. "If it wasn't for the half marathon, I don't think I'd be here today," said Dick Cheung, 48.

He plans to work his triple bypass surgery into his routine. Nothing makes comedians happier than new material. “It’s a heck of a way to get 10 more minutes,” he said.