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My son is 62 and needs a kidney transplant. i am his mother, 82 years old, active and in excellent health. can i donate to him?
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Generous thought: Your age is likely a strong conta-indication to kidney donation. Surgical and post-operative risks, at your age, are considerable. Also remaining function of a single kidney, after donation at your age, may not be sufficient for you to remain in excellent health. In same vein, your single donated 82-year-old kidney may not be sufficient for your son. Discuss with transplant drs.
Answered 10/30/2012
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