I may need dialysis

Resources with information about dialysis treatment options and transplantation

Weigh your options among peritoneal dialysis (PD), hemodialysis (HD), and kidney transplantation.

Short quiz: Is PD right for me?

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What are your treatment options?

Watch this short video to learn about the different types of dialysis that may be available to you, including peritoneal dialysis (PD), in-center hemodialysis (HD), and home hemodialysis (home HD). 

Pre-Dialysis Treatment Information
Dialysis Treatment Options brochure
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Pre-Dialysis Treatment Information
Dialysis treatment options
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Kidney Dialysis
Why Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) patient brochure
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Pre-Dialysis Treatment Information
How peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatment works
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Information for dialysis patients • Welcome kit • Pre-Dialysis Treatment Information
NKF Peers mentor program
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Learn from the experiences of others who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and chose PD

Patient adventures empowered by Vantive

Watch the story of Deb and Angus Hamilton’s journey with PD.

Information for dialysis patients • Patient Stories • Pre-Dialysis Treatment Information
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) story – Meet Bill
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Information for dialysis patients • Patient Stories • Pre-Dialysis Treatment Information
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) story – Meet Jorge
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Information for dialysis patients • Patient Stories • Pre-Dialysis Treatment Information
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) story – Meet Elizabeth
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Information for dialysis patients • Patient Stories • Pre-Dialysis Treatment Information
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) story – Meet Dawn
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Information for dialysis patients • Patient Stories • Pre-Dialysis Treatment Information
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) story – Meet Louise
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