Experiences with

Organ transplant

The British Liver Trust are excited to be working with NHS Lothian, University of Edinburgh, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Services (SNBTS) and Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult as part of a collaboration to create the first ‘Centre for Precision Cell Therapy for the Liver’ in the world. PRaCTicAL

At age 52 I was diagnosed with stage 3 Multiple Myeloma ; after 2 bone marrow transplants in 2007 & 2009 I was able to continue my engineering job until age 65. At 66 my PSA was 3400 with Gleason score 4 ; started Docetaxel and Jevtana until July 23 ; Now on Pluvicto have 5 more treatments to

Even before joining the show, Josh Wilder was no stranger to overcoming obstacles. Learn about his journey with a rare genetic disease, receiving a kidney transplant at a very young age, and how it all affected his decision to compete on Survivor. https://www.kidney.org/newsletter/survivor-season-44-

hi, anyone with PKD community had a liver transplant after a kidney transplant. My liver has grown uncomfortably large and transplant is an option. Jo

Hi all, Is there a posting or other source listing details and ways to victoriously endure 6 rounds of Docetaxel? My husband is 70 stage 4 . He is on immune suppressants due to a prior liver transplant. He was given Neulasta for the day after Docetaxel(D). His biggest struggle right now is sleeplessness

I got my own last Thursday, waited two and half years and had one faulty call got to the hospital and it wasn’t as we wanted . But it’s been in since Thursday and all good so far 👍🤞. Keeping fingers crossed that it keeps going well, I would like to thank everyone that sent me best wishes. Stay safe

Hi All. First time on here. I’m currently being worked up at Boston VA hospital for a kidney transplant. Being a veteran, the VA will pay for transplant at a community hospital here in Boston. I’m not sure exactly what to expect… any thoughts? Thanks in advance

Fairly random question but while I wait for a drs appointment I thought I'd ask....I am awaiting a liver transplant for PSC and I'm getting those dulcit aches in my side that usually indicate imminent cholangitis, but! Whenever this happens I get really bad sharp aching down the outside of my upper leg

Hi pawb I’m primary MF and Cal-r positive. I’ve been on Epo injections for 30 weeks which has kept my red cells in the high 90s. My platelets are in the low 40s. I have started to take Ruxolitinib but because of my low platelets 5mg 2 times a day. This will hopefully reduce my spleen. I have been told

I am now close to 6 months from my sct. I feel well in myself except for side affects from steroids which I should be off in a week. They make it difficult to sleep, make me hungry and over full of energy . Many of my blood counts are in normal range except for platelets. These keep yo-yoing around

female post kidney transplant 1 yr 3 months. would like to know others experience with medication for osteoporosis. THEre are so many type of medication in pill form and injectables. Fear is very crippling when we read side effects of all medication. Must make choice by next month. Thanks.

Post kidney transplant woman, 1 year 4 months, Has anyone been treated with a particular medication? Reaction? Side effects

I was told by a Harley street Consultant, my best way of a cure was a liver transplant, I have been diagnosed with HCC cancer along with portal vein and cirrhosis , I feel very fit and well and when seeing the specialists they thought I was a lot younger than my 73 years But it seems my age is an

Just to say hello - I have had a recent diagnosis of SLE - Lupus and grateful to have discovered Lupus UK - having spent too much time doom=scrolling and reading about Selena Gomez and kidney transplants. Wishing everyone a good day and positive mental health in our personal battles.

I just thought I’d let you all know I have just been called for my liver transplant, this is the second time I’ve been called so fingers crossed this time 🤞. Stay safe all Dogbot 🐶🌈

transplant ( liver and bowel) at cambridge I am aware this is a very rare operation and am reaching out if anyone has had this and quality of life/ recover after transplants?

Stud y Finds: Drug typically used in cancer therapy emerges as powerful anti-aging remedy Rapamycin is a cell growth inhibitor and immunosuppressant that people normally take while undergoing cancer treatment or after receiving an organ transplant.

Hi, since I have had a liver transplant I have struggled to maintain an erection.My consultant has sent me for tests, I think they tested my testosterone levels but everything seems okay. Since my transplant in October 2021. I have got cirrhosis again. They are keeping an eye on me as I'm not far off

I didn't realise it has been two months when I first posted about my son. It has now been confirmed that he is now terminal .It really bought it home when his gp rang to say he had completed the D1500 form that has to be sent to the government I think he said. Anthony went into a nursing home last Thursday

I’m wondering if anyone else having had a kidney transplant is dealing with a large amount of weight gain. If so how are you dealing with it?