“I Survived Nutcracker Syndrome and a Kidney Autotransplant at 15. Now I’m Focused on Becoming a Doctor.”

Sebastian Gordon is a 15-year-old Nutcracker Syndrome survivor who underwent a life-changing 11-hour kidney autotransplant. After two years of pain and misdiagnosis, he's now back in school and focused on becoming a doctor. This site shares his journey, raises awareness about this rare condition, and inspires others facing chronic pain.

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Sebastian Gordon is a Toronto high school student in the TCDSB and a current Grade 11 International Baccalaureate (IB) student. He was diagnosed with Nutcracker Syndrome at the beginning of Grade 9 and has since endured extreme chronic pain and multiple hospital admissions. After undergoing an 11-hour kidney autotransplant, he is now recovering and back in person at school, sharing his journey to raise awareness, inspire others, and pursue his dream of becoming a doctor.

This site shares the powerful story of Sebastian Gordon, a 15-year-old Toronto student and survivor of Nutcracker Syndrome. He underwent a complex kidney autotransplant at SickKids Hospital and continues to recover from chronic pain. Despite significant health challenges, Sebastian is back in person at school and enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program through the TCDSB. His story highlights the experiences of students with rare diseases, the need for equitable educational access, and the importance of school support for youth with chronic health conditions.

Tags: Nutcracker Syndrome, rare disease teen, kidney autotransplant, chronic pain, student rights, medical school UK, student resilience, TCDSB, International Baccalaureate.