Kidney transplant is only a treatment for a disease, not a cure

June 01, 2018 | 29m 00s

A caregiver shares her story of her son's health declining because his kidney function started to decrease after having extremely high blood pressure, and genetic testing determined a kidney transplant was the only treatment for his condition.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
60 - 69
Female
College graduate
White
1xxxx
Caregiver
STORY TYPE
Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Endocrine System; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Lungs and Breathing; Mental Health
Cancers; Genetics/Birth Defects; Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time
Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need
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