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PHOENIX - An incredible surgery at Norton Thoracic Institute at Dignity Health has transformed the life of an Arizona woman, Alexandra Briskey, by restoring her voice and much more.

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Paul Briskey was first captivated by Alexandra's singing voice at church.

"Sitting next to her and hearing her sing, hearing the beautiful tone, the strength of her voice, it was wonderful. It was not something I expected to be so enthralled by," he said.

However, that voice was nearly taken away.

A decade ago, the Northern Arizona University alum was diagnosed with scleroderma , a condition that began with a persistent cough and nasal congestion. While pregnant with her second child, the disease advanced, causing inflammation and scar tissue buildup in her lungs.

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