Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) can slowly damage the kidneys over many years, sometimes before a person realizes how sick they have become. For the Franson family, kidney disease is part of their family history.
Colin Gholson lives in Rapid City, South Dakota, where he receives care with Monument Health. When a transplant became the only option, his care team referred him to Nebraska Medicine – and the process moved faster than his family expected.
Nearly every Nebraska Medicine surgical specialty now offers robotic-assisted surgery, giving patients more treatment options that use smaller incisions and advanced technology.
When Jeff Kramer felt a persistent backache in February 2023, he expected it to resolve on its own. The 63-year-old endured the discomfort for months before seeking care, which led to a shocking discovery: kidney cancer.
Lupus is a complex and varied autoimmune disease that can affect any organ system. It’s a chronic disorder with no cure. However, there are many treatments available.
Eleven years old, fighting cancer and dealing with unbearable pain, Neely Lucquete told her parents she was going to die. And all she wanted was her cat.
Serious complications can result from untreated diabetic kidney disease. Kidney disease is not reversible and can eventually lead to life-threatening kidney failure and the need for a kidney transplant.
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