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Finding What Fits: Your Treatment Choices
One size does not fit all when it comes to treating kidney disease. Discover the treatment option that is right for your lifestyle.
Learn More »What are my dialysis choices?
When people find out they need dialysis, they may not be aware that several types of dialysis are available to fit their health and lifestyle needs. If you just found out you need dialysis to treat kidney failure, or if you are on dialysis and would like to explore other modality options, learn more about the dialysis modalities and what each one may offer you.
Learn More »Switching dialysis treatment
Are you on hemodialysis and curious if peritoneal dialysis would be right for you? Or are you doing peritoneal dialysis and need to switch to hemodialysis? Many people with end stage renal disease (ESRD) have thought about switching treatment programs, whether it was for medical or lifestyle needs. Learn more about switching dialysis treatments and decide whether or not making a change would be right for you.
Learn More »Tools and Resources
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Get access to kidney disease education – at no cost to you. - GFR Calculator
Measure kidney function by calculating a glomerular filtration rate (GFR). - Find a Dialysis Center
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