Living with PKD During COVID-19
Published May 12, 2020 | In these unprecedented times, families across the globe are adapting their way of life to stay safe and healthy. Living with PKD during the COVID-19 pandemic can be even more challenging. Whether you're a transplant recipient, currently on...
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The PKD Foundation Blog is contributed to by PKD Foundation staff and members of our incredible community. Focused on bringing you important PKD and Foundation updates, our blogs cover advocacy initiatives; awareness events; education for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals; and updates from and for our researchers.
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The will to survive, part 1
I flew to my birthplace of York, Pa. at the beginning of May to say my goodbyes to my paternal grandmother, who passed on April 11, 2017, and to support my family. I stood in the mausoleum where...
A letter from a PKD patient to her mom
Dear Mom, Happy Birthday! You are 61! Wow! The first word that comes to mind is ‘hallelujah!’ With living cross-country from each other—from California to Pennsylvania—for seven years now, I am...
Before and after transplant: a Q&A with Nicole and Valen
As our friend and colleague Nicole Harr prepares for her upcoming kidney transplant, we arranged a Q&A between her and longtime blog contributor Valen Keefer to help her and others learn more...
To have or not to have kids
Some people dream of having kids from a young age; they know how many children they want and plan their pregnancies accordingly. Others may become pregnant unexpectedly or may choose an...
Finding support in your local community
When friendships and connections unfold organically in life, we know they are meant to be. I believe we cross paths with people in life for a reason, but it may take time to understand why....
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I believe health issues become harder to face as we age. As children, we don’t analyze and worry about thingsRead More
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When you live with chronic health issues, the definition of a good day can be much simpler than what mostRead More
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In a split second our world and our health can change dramatically. We can go from being healthy to severelyRead More
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I flew to my birthplace of York, Pa. at the beginning of May to say my goodbyes to my paternalRead More
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Dear Mom, Happy Birthday! You are 61! Wow! The first word that comes to mind is ‘hallelujah!’ With living cross-countryRead More
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As our friend and colleague Nicole Harr prepares for her upcoming kidney transplant, we arranged a Q&A between her andRead More