Navigating the Transplant Journey: How to Be Your Own Best Advocate

Waiting for a life-saving organ transplant is an emotional, exhausting, and overwhelming process. When you are dealing with a serious illness, it is easy to feel like a passive passenger in a massive healthcare machine. But here is the truth: You are the captain of your healthcare team. To get through the transplant process safely and successfully, you need to be informed, vigilant, and proactive. Here are four vital strategies every transplant candidate and their family should know to […]

https://joydropwellness.com/2026/05/21/navigating-the-transplant-journey-how-to-be-your-own-best-advocate/

1 year warranty on my kidney expires today - been a year since my transplant day 🎂

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The Indian Army’s Western Command carried out an emergency kidney airlift mission using an Army Aviation helicopter, helping save the life of a serving soldier’s wife through a successful transplant https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/indian-army-emergency-kidney-airlift-serving-soldier-wife-transplant-chandimandir-sfw01owd?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #IndianArmy #HealthcareHeroes #KidneyTransplant
John Fluevog received a kidney transplant. Now he's designed shoes to honour his donor
Vancouver footwear designer John Fluevog has released two new shoes to raise money for the Kidney Foundation. It comes after he received a kidney transplant himself — and the shoes are named after his donor and her husband.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fluevog-shoes-kidney-transplant-9.7167444?cmp=rss
Renowned nephrologist KV Johny, who led India’s first kidney transplant and advanced kidney care in India and Kuwait, dies at 87 in Kochi. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/renowned-nephrologist-kv-johny-who-led-indias-first-kidney-transplant-passes-away-d9kz73uo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KVJohny #KidneyTransplant #Nephrology

How serious is organ transplant rejection? Learn about the three types of rejection (hyperacute, acute, and chronic), common risks, and the 2026 recovery timeline for transplant recipients.
https://bresdel.com/blogs/1439099/How-Serious-Is-Organ-Transplant-Rejection-Risks-and-Recovery-Timeline

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A new year brings new beginnings, and I’m hoping this is the year I find a living kidney donor. A transplant would help me get my energy and life back so I can pursue my indie author dreams and share my vision — no pun intended. If you can be tested or boost/share this post, it truly helps. 💙 https://nkr.org/PZG643 #KidneyDonor #LivingDonor #DonateLife #KidneyTransplant
Michael Maattanen Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?

Michael Maattanen Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?

New year, new hope.
I’m searching for a living kidney donor. Starting 2026 with a potential match could change my life. If you can’t donate, sharing truly helps. 💙
https://nkr.org/PZG643
#KidneyDonor #LivingDonor #DonateLife #KidneyTransplant #NKR
Michael Maattanen Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?

Michael Maattanen Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?

I’m looking for a living kidney donor. A Christmas—or whichever holiday you celebrate—miracle to start 2026 with a potential match would truly change my life. If you or someone you know may be able to help, please consider donating or sharing this post. Every share matters. 💙

https://nkr.org/PZG643

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Michael Maattanen Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?

Michael Maattanen Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?