A kidney transplant is generally considered the best treatment for most people with kidney failure. However, not everyone is a candidate for a transplant. A donor kidney may not be immediately available. Most people start dialysis while they wait for a donor kidney.
For more information about transplantation, visit:
Ontario Renal Network: About Transplantation
Transplant Advocate Association
KHSC also offers a Living Kidney Donation program. For more information on this program, click here.