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.
When you need a kidney transplant and are looking for a living kidney donor, the National Kidney Registry’s (NKR) Voucher Program can make the process more flexible and increase your chances of finding a match. This blog post will explain how the voucher process works, answer some common questions, and help you decide if it’s …
If you are in need of a kidney transplant and are considering participating in the National Kidney Registry’s Voucher Program to receive a living kidney donor transplant, you may be wondering if you can only receive one voucher, or if it’s possible to receive multiple vouchers. The short answer is that yes, you can receive …
If you’re living with kidney failure, you may be exploring the option of a kidney transplant. But what happens after you get one? What are the odds you might need a second transplant down the road? The answer involves several factors. How Long Do Transplanted Kidneys Last? A kidney from a living donor can last …
I was born with one kidney. I found out in 1957 when I was six years old. I had a gunshot wound to my chest; it was a miracle I lived. When they were looking at the damage it had done and getting me all sewed up, they saw that I only had one kidney.
Dialysis is a lifesaving 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 …