The 47-year-old father is no longer on dialysis and has normal blood sugars thanks to the historic surgery.
Tom Lo's story isn't just about survival, it's about chasing your dreams and never taking tomorrow for granted.
The confusion around the new policy and fear from doctors of going against the federal guidelines could make it significantly more challenging for people to get that prescription.
Eyewitness News' Sandra Bookman served as one of the co-hosts for the summit.
Stephanie Tribble says her symptoms didn't feel like any illness she's had before.
"Everything changed in a second." What was supposed to be a fun night out for a mother and daughter from Fresno ended with more than a week in the hospital and several surgeries.