Halifax woman withdraws MAID application after receiving life-changing surgery in New Jersey
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A Nova Scotia woman who applied for medical assistance in dying due to lymphedema has received life-changing surgery in New Jersey, paid for by the provincial government. Jennifer Brady's surgery followed a six-year battle for out-of-province care, which she pursued after her requests were repeatedly denied. A judicial review in October 2024 found the province's denial of care to be unfair and unreasonable. The successful surgery has significantly improved Brady's condition, leading her to withdraw her MAID application. She hopes her experience will prompt broader changes in how patients access specialized medical treatments.