In the Find A Kidney Blog, you’ll find both education and inspiration in your search for a living kidney donor, including tips from experts who have conducted a successful search and personal stories from people who have been in your situation and were able to find a living donor for a kidney transplant.
Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for people with kidney failure, but like any medical procedure, it comes with risks. Whether you’re undergoing dialysis yourself or have a loved one receiving treatment, it’s important to understand the side effects of dialysis to enable you to make the right choices for your health. What is Dialysis? Dialysis …
If you’re facing kidney failure and in need of a transplant, you might be wondering whether you can increase your chances of receiving a donor kidney by getting on the waitlist at multiple transplant centers. The simple answer is yes, but there are a few important considerations to keep in mind. Why Consider Multiple Waitlists?
“If you had just one wish…” Before the question was finished, Harlow Tucker was ready with the answer: “To be a normal kid.” Her angelic smile and quiet charm can make you forget for a moment that she has been in and out of hospitals since she was only two weeks old. Harlow is a …
If you need a kidney transplant and are open to a kidney from either a deceased or a living donor, you may be looking for a living donor while also waiting for a match with a deceased donor. So, what happens if while you are searching for a living donor, you are notified that a …
In 2009, I was a police officer on patrol and got into a pursuit with two guys on PCP. They crashed, one of them jumped on my back, and I ended up hurting my hand. The swelling wasn’t going down, so they did a blood test and found out I was in Stage 5 kidney …
If you are in need of a kidney transplant, one of your first steps will be choosing a transplant center. There are more than 250 transplant centers in the United States, and choosing the right one depends on several factors. Your primary care doctor or nephrologist may have already referred you to a specific center, …
If you are in need of a kidney transplant, you may be wondering how to get a transplant from a living donor. Most kidney patients know about the national waiting list for a kidney from a deceased donor, but they may wonder whether there is a waiting list for a living donor kidney transplant. The …
Many individuals facing kidney failure are looking for ways to increase their chances of finding a suitable living donor. If you’re currently registered with a transplant center that is not affiliated with the National Kidney Registry (NKR), you might want to consider switching to an NKR Member Center. Here’s what you need to know about …
When you’re searching for a living donor, social media can be a powerful tool. Follow these tips to maximize your chances of finding a donor through social media. 1. Don’t Skip the Basics When you post on social media, the goal is to have your immediate social network share your posts with their social network, …