Receiving a kidney from an increased risk donor: Katie‘s kidney

Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast episode 47: receiving a kidney from an increased risk donor: Katie‘s kidney

Episode 47

Receiving a kidney from an increased risk donor: Katie‘s kidney

Katie Scott is a Special Needs nanny, actor, director, and small business owner. She joins Dee to share her story, from a kidney disease diagnosis at age 7 to deciding to receive a kidney from an increased risk donor.

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