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Does age matter for liver transplant evaluation?

Transplants | Last Active: Jul 4, 2022 | Replies (26)

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@rosemarya

@bibiliverbug, I am liver and kidney recipient, and I also want to say welcome. Eligibility to be listed for a transplant depends on several factors, one is age because as we age, our bodies become frail, and we often experience more medical issues. I received my transplants at age 60. The Mayo Newsfeed newsfeed that I am sharing reads that there is no official cutoff for transplant at Mayo. It depends on many other factors which will be discussed during the referral and evaluation process. The evaluation process is important to assure the best possible outcome for the patient.

Eligibility for Liver or Kidney Transplant will provide information about the other eligibility criteria.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/transplant/newsfeed-post/eligibility-for-liver-or-kidney-transplant/
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According to the UNOS Network > Transplant Living > Before the transplant > Frequently asked questions
"There is no standard age limit to be transplanted. Each transplant program sets its own practice. For example, one program may not accept anyone older than 80 years of age; another may have no age limit. A few medical conditions might rule out a transplant. The transplant team will discuss these with you when you start your evaluation."
https://transplantliving.org/before-the-transplant/frequently-asked-questions/
@bibiliverbug, Has your medical team determined that you will need to be referred for an evaluation?

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I had my liver transplant in 1960 also.
In my exit interview, after my 2019 checkup, in Jacksonville, the nurse told me that I should not expect to get another transplant if anything happened. I do not expect to get another and grateful for mine. The age of 80 seems fair for a cutoff (there may be a rare circunstance) to let the younger, more healthy individual have a chance.

Aling these lines, at my 11th transplant evaluation last year, my team told me not to expect another transplant if anything happened. I feel this is fair to give someone else a chance. Also makes you more aware of taking care of yourself.