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My cousin has been waiting on the kidney transplant list for a long time. How can I speed up the process of them getting a new kidney before it's too late for them?
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There are several things you can do to help your cousin speed up the kidney transplant process. First, you can talk to their medical team to help explain the importance of being actively involved in their own care. This could mean following up on test results, participating in treatment plans, and taking steps to adhere to any recommendations that their medical team may have. Additionally, your cousin may need to complete a living donor evaluation to determine if they are eligible for a living donor kidney transplant. If they are not eligible, they can also join an organ swap program which increases the probability of getting a transplant in a shorter period of time. Another option for patients in need of urgent transplantation is deceased donor organ transplantation; however, unfortunately there is no way for an individual to speed up this process. Ultimately, the most effective way of improving a cousin’s transplant status is to spread the word of their need and offer to be a living donor if they meet the criteria.