Transplant

One treatment option for kidney disease is transplant. The resources below, many created by ESRD patients directly, can help you learn more about this treatment option.

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 THE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT WAITLIST-
10 STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO REMAIN ACTIVE PDF Icon

This resource will help you stay active and Transplant ready while on the Kidney Transplant Waitlist.
Also available in Spanish

HOW MIGHT I SHORTEN MY TIME ON THE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT WAITLIST? PDF Icon

This document contains helpful tips and advice to assist patients with shortening their time on the kidney transplant waitlist.

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO GET A KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

This handout can help you figure out if you are eligible to get on the kidney transplant waitlist. Share the link to the poster with your facility!

IS A KIDNEY TRANSPLANT RIGHT FOR ME? PDF Icon

The Forum of ESRD Networks Kidney Patient Advisory Council (KPAC) has designed this Patient-Directed Kidney Transplant Toolkit to assist patients as they navigate through the Transplant System.

TURNING NEGATIVES INTO POSITIVES

WHY TRANSPLANT IS A GOOD IDEA FOR ME

A question-and-answer document that addresses common concerns about transplant.

UNDERSTANDING HIGH-KDPI AND INCREASED RISK KIDNEYS

Considering a kidney transplant? Watch this video to learn about medically-appropriate high-KDPI and increased risk kidneys.

IS A TRANSPLANT RIGHT FOR ME?
Learn the facts about getting a kidney transplant and how it might affect you.
Developed by Patients, for Patients.