患者故事

Patient Stories

Kidney transplant experiences and the real journeys of patients facing illness, work, relationships and daily life.

Life Stories 5 min read

After Rebirth: From Dialysis Patient to Health Educator — Choosing to Return to the Ward

Shock at birth led to chronic glomerulonephritis; dialysis began at 26; a kidney transplant came on Christmas Day at 32. After the transplant I walked into a hospital with gratitude and became a health educator for diabetes and kidney patients — because I know fear comes from not understanding.

Hemodialysis Kidney transplant

October 13, 2026 Read more

Life Stories 4 min read

Why Did I End Up on Dialysis?

A difficult birth, shock and oxygen deprivation damaged both my kidneys. As a teenager I skipped my medication. At 26, a single glass of orange juice sent me straight to the emergency room. This is how my dialysis began.

Hemodialysis

December 30, 2020 Read more