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My father needs a double lung transplant but possibly a kidney transplant first. do people who are waiting for a transplant, actually get one in time?
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Sometimes: There are far more people on transplant lists than organs available. Some people will die waiting for transplants, which has lead to investigation into other options for treatment. of patients, with multiple other medical problems, are likely to wind up at the bottom of those lists.
Answered 1/2/2015
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