News and views from across Mayo Clinic
June 25, 2019
Son Wins Father’s Day With Life-Saving Gift
By In the Loop
Robert Sanden’s gift of a kidney from his son Ricky was a welcome surprise after more than a decade of living with polycystic kidney disease.
Tags: Kidney transplant, Living Donor Transplant, Polycystic Kidney Disease
June 6, 2019
Desperate No More: Jimmy Farhat’s Pleas for Kidney End at Mayo Clinic
By In the Loop
Jimmy Farhat has spent three years on the kidney transplant list, sharing his story with anyone who would listen. That wait will come to an end soon, thanks to an anonymous donor.
Tags: dialysis, Kidney transplant, Living Donor Transplant, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Polycystic Kidney Disease
January 8, 2019
Sister Gives Brother a Christmas Gift (of Life) To Remember
By In the Loop
Christmas came early for Kevin O’Connor, who has lived with polycystic kidney disease his entire life. He received a kidney from his sister on Christmas Eve.
Tags: Dr. Mikel Prieto, Kidney transplant, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Polycystic Kidney Disease
July 17, 2018
Living His Best Life After Bidding Farewell to World’s Largest Kidneys
By In the Loop
“Owner of the world’s largest kidneys” was never a title Gene Okun wanted to have. And today, thanks to a living donor and Mayo Clinic transplant surgeons, he no longer does.
Tags: Dr. Mikel Prieto, Kidney transplant, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Polycystic Kidney Disease
May 17, 2018
Ahead of 20th Wedding Anniversary, Wife Gives Husband the Gift of Life
By In the Loop
Michelle Young recently lived up to the phrase “in sickness and in health” in a big way after she donated one of her kidneys to her husband.
Tags: Gift of Life Transplant House, Kidney transplant, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Transplant Center
August 10, 2017
Saying Goodbye to Gene’s ‘Big Dumb Kidneys’
By In the Loop
Gene Okun has kidney disease, which is obviously no laughing matter. His journey to finding a living donor, however, is something he’s been able to find humor in for the benefit of others.
Tags: Dr. Mikel Prieto, Dr. Vicente Torres, Kidney transplant, Polycystic Kidney Disease
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