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From World Traveler to Dialysis Chair: Lessons in Not Giving Up

Maxine’s career spanned 70 countries, but nothing prepared her for life with kidney failure—and what came next.

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Demystifying Dialysis: Understanding Treatment Options and Life Changes

Learn about kidney function, read patient experiences, and find resources for a fulfilling life on dialysis.

Treatments and therapies,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Home peritoneal dialysis,

Home hemodialysis

Can You Have a Pet on Home Dialysis? Yes! Here’s How

Discover how people on peritoneal and home hemodialysis live safely with pets. Get expert advice and simple steps to protect your health at home.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Self-management and self-care,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Dialysis access,

Home peritoneal dialysis,

Home hemodialysis

How the Ransome Family Is Raising Awareness about Childhood Kidney Disease

Sully was diagnosed with PUV before birth. Learn how his family faced kidney failure and got him a life-saving transplant.

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Deceased donation,

Children and adolescents,

Home hemodialysis

Strength in Sharing: “There’s Power in Telling Your Kidney Story.”

A flawed equation delayed Crystal's kidney transplant after her kidneys failed during pregnancy. Now she shares her story to fight health dispari...

Treatments and therapies,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Diseases and conditions,

Transplant recipients ,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Patient advocacy

Cannabis and Kidney Disease–What You Need to Know

Explore how cannabis affects kidney health. Learn about benefits, risks, safe use, and transplant considerations for people with kidney disease.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Mental health and wellness,

Informed decision-making,

Kidney transplantation,

Stress management,

Depression and anxiety,

Coping and self-care

What is Hospice for Kidney Failure?

Discover how hospice care helps people with kidney failure manage pain and find peace without dialysis or transplant.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Talking to healthcare professional,

Talking to friends and family,

End-of-life planning,

Advance directives

A Son’s Gift: How His Kidney Donation Saved Two Lives and Transformed His Own

He saved his mom's life through a paired kidney exchange. A decade later, he honored her decision not to return to dialysis. Now he shares their ...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

End-of-life planning,

Living donor programs,

Living donation,

Hemolytic uremic syndrome

Preparing for home dialysis

Before starting home dialysis, your training team will check your home, help set up your treatment space, arrange needed surgery, and provide informat...

Treatments and therapies,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Unfiltered Story: “My Kidney Transplant Failing Was a Blessing in Disguise.”

A failed kidney transplant was a setback for Anthony, but it led to an unexpected discovery that changed everything. Read on to learn how he is living...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Home peritoneal dialysis