Megan's kidney warrior story

Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast episode 41: Megan's kidney warrior story.

Episode 41

Megan's kidney warrior story

Organ donation promoter and blogger Megan Cairns joins Dee Moore to share her inspirational Kidney Warrior story, from being diagnosed with end stage renal failure at the young age of five to being on dialysis and receiving a kidney transplant.

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Find out more about the issues raised in this episode

  • Haemodialysis (HD)

    About haemodialysis: how it works, who needs it, how if affects you, side effects, and sources of further information and support

  • Dealing with a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD)

    There is lots of information available on the medical aspects of being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, it is also important to consider the emotional impact that a diagnosis is likely to have. Read on for advice on further support if you have been diagnosed with moderate or severe CKD.

  • Transplantation

    Kidney transplantation is a treatment for severe kidney disease. It involves an operation to replace your damaged kidneys with a new kidney from either a living or deceased donor.