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Peritoneal dialysis

A home treatment that uses fluid in your abdomen to clean your blood, often done daily or overnight.

Not reviewed

May involve

Home storage of suppliesTraining before startingInfection prevention routinesA backup plan if treatment is missed

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Home hemodialysis

Hemodialysis done at home using a machine, usually 3 to 5 times per week, after training.

Not reviewed

May involve

A care partner, often neededHome setup and plumbing changesA training period of several weeksA backup plan for machine issues

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In-centre hemodialysis

Dialysis done in a clinic with staff support, usually 3 times a week on a fixed schedule.

Not reviewed

May involve

Travel to clinic 3 times a weekFixed appointment timesNeedles or vascular accessRecovery time after sessions

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Kidney transplant

A surgery to receive a kidney from a living or deceased donor, followed by lifelong medicines.

Not reviewed

May involve

A workup and waiting periodSurgery and recoveryLifelong anti-rejection medicinesRegular follow-up

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Supportive care without dialysis

Care focused on comfort, symptoms, and quality of life without starting dialysis.

Not reviewed

May involve

Symptom managementKidney team and primary care supportFamily and caregiver planningAdvance care planning

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I'm not sure yet

A place to save questions while you keep learning. This does not choose anything.

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May involve

More learningMore timeMore conversations with family and care team

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