Experiences with

Autologous stem cell transplant

Moving Towards Human Trials The UW–Madison scientists, led by Parkinson’s researcher Emborg, took up the Aspen-funded work fresh off their own success (published in 2021) reversing Parkinson’s symptoms in monkeys by grafting neurons grown from the monkeys’ own cells, called an autologous transplant

I’m traumatized by seven years ina row of devastating events that have broken my spirit and wrecked my ability to rebound. My niece was murdered in her own yard, life’s financial curses have caused severe losses of very hard earned money for retirement and necessary repairs home, my son got cancer

Hello everyone, We're having our first [i]The Truth About Liver Cancer[/i] workshop on Saturday, March 15, at 12 p.m. ET. The topic is Patient Perspectives. You'll meet three people who have or had different liver diseases that put them at a high risk for liver cancer. You can register

My hubby has received an appt letter for his liver transplant inital assessment at Kings- London. Please could anyone who has been through the Kings assessment in the last 2/3 years share your experience please. ( Polite point: We don't do social media so won't be able to get support from the Facebook

Hi Unfortunately my amazing Dad died back in April last year 2024. He had a cardio version 3 months before he died as he was experiencing fast heart rhythm to the point it was overheating and doctor said he needs a cardio version. On the night my Dad died, he showed jo symptons. Had a full meal, had

hi everyone, I am asking if any has taken “Mounjaro“ I am about to start and would like to know any experiences good or bad if anyone can help I would be great full. I am being given it to hopefully lose weight so I can go back on the Heart Transplant list. many thanks D

My name is Alexa Mills and today, I would like to share my story! In November of 2015, I was diagnosed with IgA Nephropathy at Birmingham’s Children’s Hospital. To say my little 14-year-old world was turned upside down would be an understatement. Throughout the past decade, I have carried this kidney

So I have medium lung function caused by pulmonary sarcoid years ago and worried I won't pass the lung function test for liver transplant. Anyone squeeze by and get on the list with lung issues? TVM

My kidney transplant is failing and I’m having real problems with my feet. Burning and stabbing pain worse at night and keeping me awake. Over the counter painkillers don’t help so I’m wondering if anyone has this problem and if any drugs help. Many thanks

Yes I had a transplant ten years ago, from my sister I am getting very painful itches in my feet, any one else have this please?

Hello, so I am a kidney patient and on my last bits of kidney remaining. (Surgically removed kidney tumors from kidneys) this resulted in losing my right kidney and partial of my left kidney. With my condition the tumors just keep coming back and growing so it’s inevitable kidney transplant will

Hello, My cousin needs a kidney transplant and I want to help her find a donor. I was hoping to join your online community to get ideas about where I can look to help her find one. Hoping others will share how they found a donor.

I have a family history of kidney diseases losing my father, grandmother, and aunt or kidney disease an older sister had a kidney transplant years ago and now my next older sister and I have kidneys whose EGFR both went from the 43 quickly through the 30 ( within a year) and Todays blood tests was EGFR

Hi there. Kidney transplant recipient.Looking to create more awareness— wanted to start with my college senior class. Any suggestions how to implement this idea. Of get your blood test once a year and be responsible for your health! Thanks. Carl

In 1950, Ada and Harry DeBold learned that their infant son had kidney damage from nephrotic syndrome. Today, treatments like dialysis or kidney transplants would give him a chance at life. Back then, these treatments weren’t available. The DeBolds didn’t give up. Their determination led to the creation

Throughout history, amazing medical pioneers have shaped the history of kidney care. Their work changed millions of lives and continues to make a difference today. Among these trailblazers is Dr. Samuel L. Kountz, a pioneering kidney transplant surgeon who helped lay the foundation for modern transplantation

Throughout history, amazing medical pioneers have shaped the history of kidney care. Their work changed millions of lives and continues to make a difference today. Among these trailblazers is Dr. Samuel L. Kountz, a pioneering kidney transplant surgeon who helped lay the foundation for modern transplantation

Hi, I'm supposed to have a living-donor transplant next month but now I have Anaemia. Haemoglobin 104 (10.4 US, I think); eGFR 12. I was hoping to have a pre-emptive transplant but I'm now worried that I'll end up on dialysis before the Anaemia gets sorted. Both Haemoglobin and eGFR are dropping quickly

Hi everyone, I’m 42 years old and currently navigating a challenging journey with liver disease. I was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) last year due to chronic hepatitis B and underwent surgery. Recently, I experienced a recurrence, and my medical team has now planned a re-resection as

Hi, is this a standard test as part of the 6 month cirrhosis check up? I have just been diagnosed, and the level of information from the consultant was a 1 minute conversation which went ‘we know what’s wrong with you, it’s stage 3 liver disease, any questions’. Was out of the room in a minute. Received