One-in-a-million survivor returns to medical center to thank staff
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Nearly two years after a life-threatening brain aneurysm nearly claimed her life, Linda Cyr returned to Holmes Regional Medical Center to thank the physicians, nurses and staff members she credits with helping save her life.Joined by her husband, Henry, and their two children, Alexandria and Marcus, Cyr met with members of the medical team who cared for her after she collapsed during a Pilates class in Viera on Nov. 4, 2024.Although Cyr survived what Health First neuro-endovascular surgeon Dr. Abhishek Agrawal described as a “1-in-a-million” brain hemorrhage, her recovery remains ongoing. While she has made significant physical and neurological progress, she continues to rebuild memories lost following the medical emergency.The couple, who met more than 30 years ago while serving as officers in the U.S. Air Force, said recovering those memories has become one of the most emotional parts of Cyr’s journey.“She’ll remember things little by little,” Henry Cyr said. “These things will just