Synopsis
Discover the Gift of Kidney Donation
In a world where the critical demand for life-saving kidney transplants far outweighs the supply of kidneys from deceased donors, the need for living kidney donors has never been greater. That’s why living kidney donors created this guide—to demystify this extraordinary gift and help more people receive the gift of life by encouraging healthy individuals to consider if organ donation is right for them. Backed by the latest scientific research and blended with deeply personal insights from those who’ve been through this remarkable journey, Gifting Kidneys answers all the common questions and fears of living kidney donation in an intimate and simplified question-and-answer style, such as:
- Who is eligible to donate a kidney?
- How are donors and recipients matched, and what can you do when they don’t match?
- How do donors get started, and what’s the process for donating?
- What are the health risks of donating?
- What emotions might donors expect to experience?
- What might donors expect for the surgery and recovery?
- Does donating cost financially?
- How do donors stay healthy with one kidney?
- And much more!
What Others Say About Gifting Kidneys
"As someone who has personally experienced the need for a kidney donor, I cannot recommend this book enough. It's an incredibly informative and insightful guide that sheds light on the process of kidney donation. A wonderful job of explaining the medical and emotional factors that potential donors should be aware of. It's a much-needed resource that can provide clarity and reassurance during what can be an emotionally challenging journey."
—Marc Coronel, Kidney Transplant Recipient, Patient Advocate
“Thank you for writing this book. It will be very helpful to have such current and comprehensive information bound into a convenient handbook.”
—Ann Liu, Living Kidney Donor, 2018
"I wish I had this book when my daughter was going through living kidney donation."
—Cheryl Rollins-Allen, Living Kidney Donor Mom, 2014
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