New Transplant Blog Posts

Thanks for the reminder!
I have always gotten the annual flu shot at the schools where I taught. However, husband, never got one until I had my transplant, and my Mayo Transplant told him to "get it from now on". This is 13th year and we are counting on many more.

Today's blog post will bring back memories for some of our group members who have had transplant for polycystic kidney disease. Much has happened in the last 10 years to improve transplant for these patients. Read more about how Dr. Prieto has pioneered a new process and how many patients his innovation has helped.

Polycystic Kidney Disease Blog: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/polycystic-kidney-disease-one-diagnosis-one-surgery/

My baby brother needs a liver transplant and will be soon put on the list. My question is, could I or another family member donate a living organ?

This is a very hard road to navigate and it scares the hell out of me.

@targanna - Thanks for the question. I am certain that many people will respond with helpful comments, but the short answer is YES, living donation for liver transplant is a possibility. It would depend on where your brother is listed for transplant (do they have a living donor program?), do his doctors think a partial liver will work for him, and do the people who come forward as donors qualify to donate. You can read more about liver transplant and living donation in our toolkits found here:
Living Donors: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/tab/resource-36/#ch-tab-navigation
Liver transplant: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/tab/liver-transplant/#ch-tab-navigation
My best to you and your family!

@targanna, I am an adult liver/kidney recipient who had a deceased donor in 2009 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. I welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect and I send my love and hugs to your baby brother. You are justified with your fear and your confusion about what to do, and where to find information.
I hope to lend some assistance to your search. The Liver Transplant Department at Mayo Clinic has a section titled, "Liver Transplant for Children". You will find information about pediatric transplantation, as well as a link to the Mayo Clinic Living Donor Program by entering the link that I'm sharing here:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/liver-transplant/children/gnc-20229058

Is your brother a patient at Mayo?

Happy New Year everyone! We are back to publishing blog posts about transplant topics that will help people better understand the donation and transplant process. We've partnered with Minnesota Monthly magazine to bring you trusted information about organ donation. Learn more on the blog today!

Organ Donation and Living Donation Options for Transplant Patients: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/organ-donation-and-living-donation-options-for-transplant-patients/

Today's blog post introduces you to a job position at Mayo Clinic that you may not have encountered. Our Medical Administrative Assistants are the glue that holds our team and our workload together. Their tasks are never the same from day to day as they assist our providers with things such as phone calls, meeting scheduling, letter writing, email management, and anything else to keep the office running smoothly. These assistants are the unsung heroes of Mayo Clinic and other medical centers around the country. Meet Rebecca Boyd who is one of our supervisors and has much to say about loving her job with us!

Meet the Expert: Rebecca Boyd: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/meet-the-expert-rebecca-boyd/

Angelina is on top of her game at Mayo Phoenix. She and the other MAAs are the unsung heroes of the transplant teams.

Happy Donate Life Month! April is the month where we get to celebrate. As a transplant center we celebrate all of you, but especially our donors and donor families. In their time of grief and sorrow, they were able to see a light of hope in saving and enhancing the lives of others. That kind of generosity comes from people (and also from those who are living donors) who are selfless and kind and think of the needs of others over themselves. It's a true gift of life.

In April, we hope that you are able to celebrate with your recipients, donors, donor families, caregivers and really anyone who has touched your life. Here are a just a few dates and occasions to celebrate and some tips to make your April great!

National Donate Life Month 2023: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/national-donate-life-month-2023/