All articles tagged with #living donor
Actress Bijou Phillips revealed she urgently needs a kidney transplant and is seeking a living donor, warning she’s “hanging on by a thread.” She’s been immunocompromised and on dialysis at UCLA after previously receiving a kidney in 2017, and she wants more time with her daughter as she faces escalating health risks. The plight highlights the urgency of finding a donor amid her ongoing medical challenges and transplant history.
A mother undergoes a living donor liver transplant to save her daughter Ruby, who suffers from the rare metabolic condition PMM2-CDG, leading to significant health improvements and highlighting the emotional and medical complexities of such procedures.
Toddler Isaac Calkins, suffering from a rare genetic disorder called OTC deficiency, urgently needs a liver transplant and his family is seeking a living donor to help save his life, as his condition worsens and he faces multiple health challenges.
Maggie Hengst, a 75-year-old woman from York County, is in need of a kidney due to a rare kidney disease. She and her family are among the few affected by this condition, and after waiting for three years, she is making a plea for a living donor. Hengst hopes that someone will step up to share a spare kidney, as donors do not need to be the same blood type and the procedure is covered by her insurance.
23-year-old Harris Cannady is in need of a kidney transplant due to a rare auto-immune disorder. His family is seeking a living donor and encouraging others to get tested to see if they are a match. The process has been challenging, but they remain hopeful and are leaning on their faith. The story also highlights the importance of organ donation and the impact it can have on saving lives.
The author shares their personal experience of donating a kidney to a friend with polycystic kidney disease. They describe the relatively smooth process of screening, lab work, and surgery, as well as the financial assistance available for living donors. The recovery period was manageable, with some pain and fatigue, but overall, the author's health is not expected to be significantly impacted. The article emphasizes the importance of kidney donation and encourages others to consider getting screened to help those in need.
A North Carolina woman suffering from non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver for over eight years received a new liver from her daughter in a living donor transplant, the first of its kind at the University of North Carolina hospitals in 20 years. The daughter used a kit she found online to verify that they would be a match and said she did it for all the future moments, like her wedding and having kids. The family is now focused on Meredith's new quality of life and a stronger bond.
A North Carolina woman suffering from non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver for over eight years received a new liver from her daughter in a living donor transplant, the first of its kind at the University of North Carolina hospitals in 20 years. The daughter used a kit she found online to verify that they would be a match and said she did it for all the future moments, like her wedding and having kids. The family is now focused on Meredith's new quality of life and a stronger bond.