I have had stage 5 CKD for 3 years now. Mine is the result of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome. The aHUS was a reaction to the chemo I received for pancreatic cancer. Once the aHUS was cured, I have not had any further deterioration of my kidneys. I am not yet on dialysis, but my nephrologist keeps telling me I may need to start at any time. I was at Mayo in June. Still cancer free after 3 1/2 years. Started talking about a kidney transplant. I can start the testing process, but I can't have a transplant until I am cancer free for five years.