300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 (617) 355-6000 Clinical Services (Lung Transplant Program): Patient Stories A Story about Beth, Eric, and "65 Roses" In 1999, Beth became very ill with a type of pneumonia that was very difficult to treat. While she did recover, she was left with significant lung damage, which was not repairable. Her only hope was to receive a double lung transplant. The information on this website should not be taken as medical advice, which can only be given to you by your personal health care professional. Copyright © Children's Hospital Boston. All rights reserved.