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@paulapartyof1

Hi I’m Paula 62 just found out a week ago my sister 57 needs a liver transplant,I want to donate part of my liver I’ve researched and feel Mayo Clinic is her best chance of survival.I’ve spoke to several staff and filled out forms,I’m trying to educate myself on as much information as possible,feeling overwhelmed and need advice if you think you can help please let me know ty

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@paulapartyof1, Welcome to Mayo Connect. Your sister is fortunate to have you to support her and to consider being a living donor for her. I transplanted at Mayo Rochester in 2009 with an anonymous deceased donor, so I have no firsthand experience about the living donation. I do know that at Mayo everyone is treated individually and that there are many variables to be considered. Only the transplant team can make those decisions, and answer your specific donor related questions. I see that you have already completed the first step - the forms and communication.
Here is some information from Mayo about their living organ donor program.

- Living Donor Toolkit -
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/transplant/tab/resource-36/
- Living-donor transplantation - Mayo Clinic Transplant Department
- Be sure to view the informative 1:50 min video: Living Liver Organ Donation
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/liver-transplant/home/orc-20211818
- Nondirected Living donor transplant
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/nondirected-living-donor/pyc-20384850
Paula, What are some specific questions that you would like to ask of our living liver donor members?

@paulapartyof1, I want to drop in for a minute. Have you heard anything about the possibility of being a donor for your sister?