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Please Consider Living Kidney Donation

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Kidney donations from living donors are especially impactful. If you didn’t know, a kidney from a living donor can last many years, sometimes even longer than the average. It’s such an important decision to consider. This selfless act not only saves a life but can also strengthen the bond between donor and recipient. For those in need, a living donor’s gift represents hope and a second chance at a healthier, fuller life.

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Living Kidney Donation Provides Better Outcomes

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A kidney from a living donor typically lasts 15-20 years, but it can sometimes last longer. Living kidney donation is an incredible gift to someone in need, and knowing the longevity of such a donation might inspire others. It demonstrates the profound and lasting impact one person can have on another’s life. For many recipients, this extended kidney function means years of improved health and freedom from dialysis.

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Recipients have the chance at a better life after kidney donation surgery. They often experience improved overall health and energy levels, allowing them to return to activities they love. With a functioning kidney, many are freed from the burdens of dialysis, gaining precious time for family and personal pursuits. The surgery can also enhance their mental well-being, giving them hope and a renewed outlook on life. 

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Please Consider Becoming a Living Kidney Donor

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Most living donors will feel a great sense of accomplishment after donating a kidney. They often take pride in knowing they have directly saved or improved someone else’s life. This selfless act can provide a lasting sense of purpose and fulfillment. Additionally, many donors report feeling more connected to the recipient and their community as a whole.

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Save Bob’s Life by SHARING!

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There are a few other, less effective treatments available to Bob currently.  With a high likelihood of disease progression, Bob’s best path forward is a transplant from a living partial liver donor.  This option will not only improve his quality of life but extend it.  Patients are eligible for deceased liver donations when they are on the UNOS transplant waitlist.  However, their MELD (model for end-stage liver disease) score determines their spot on the waitlist.  Due to the nature of Bob’s liver disease, his current MELD score is not high enough for him to receive a liver from a deceased donor.

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Since June 2022, Bob has undergone two interventional radioembolizations and many drip immunotherapy treatments, which killed 90% of the cancer and temporarily improved liver function. However, his stimulated immune system caused multiple adverse events, resulting in acute kidney injury and anemia. These conditions prevent him from continuing liver cancer treatment, potentially leading to cancer growth and metastasis.

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Please Share to Help Bob

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In May 2022, Bob was diagnosed with advanced liver cancer when MRI scans revealed a large tumor in the left lobe and multiple smaller ones in the right lobe. He contracted Hepatitis C at age 23 from a blood transfusion during surgery after a cycling accident, and was born with Hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder that can cause severe liver disease. Bob was successfully treated for hepatitis C in 2015, but a lifetime of chronic liver disease led to his cancer.

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