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.
THE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT WAITLIST-
10 STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO REMAIN ACTIVE ![PDF Icon](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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 ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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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 ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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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.