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Article - 2 Minute Read
Living Liver Donation: Your 5 Biggest Questions Answered
If you're trying to decide whether you should become a living liver donor, you may have some questions. Find out everything you need to know at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Changing Lives With Living Donation: The Ryan King Story
As a physical therapist, Ryan King was used to helping others. So when his neighbor needed a kidney donation, he stepped up to the challenge. Learn More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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Gallery
Organ Donation and Living Donation: Registration 101
How is registering to become an organ donor different from registering to be a living donor? Learn the facts about organ donation. Learn More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Understanding the Liver Transplant Waiting List
Interested in organ donation? Learn about how the liver transplant waiting list works and how you can get a donor liver sooner. Read More
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Video
Understanding Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH, is a liver disease caused by fat buildup. Learn more about symptoms and treatment options. Watch Now
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Living Donor Liver Donation Q&A with Dr. Ganesh
Find out all there is to know about living donor liver donation from Dr. Ganesh at UPMC Transplant Services. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Videos
Bringing up Living Donation: How to Talk to People About Becoming a Donor
If you need a liver transplant, you may have considered the option of a living donor. Here's how to talk to people about becoming a donor. Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Article - 2 Minute Read
What Is Hepatocellular Carcinoma? Liver Transplants for Liver Cancer
If you have hepatocellular carcinoma, is liver transplant an option to treat your liver cancer? Learn more about this type of liver cancer. Read More
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Your Living Donor Transplant: 3 Steps to Finding a Donor
Finding a living donor for your transplant can seem difficult, but it doesn't have to be. Use these steps to simplify the process and find a living donor. Read More
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Transplant
The transplant experts at UPMC provide world-class information to educate you about your team, the process, and more. Find articles to help you and loved ones during the process, and learn important information about organ donation.
Look for articles about:
- Living Organ Donor Recipients and Their Loved Ones.
- Physical Therapy Advice.
- Why Is Exercise Important for Liver Disease Patients?
- Who Qualifies?
- Treatment Options for Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Becoming a Pediatric Living Donor.
- Risk Factors for Advanced Lung Disease.
- Fitness Before and After a Living Donor Transplant.
- Understanding Your Team.
- Benefits and Risks of Becoming a Living Liver Donor.
- Support Systems.
- Much More.
