If you have kidney failure, you have treatment choices. Your options may include in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplant, or supportive care that focuses on comfort and quality of life. Each option has benefits, risks, and daily life considerations. Talk with your kidney care team, family, and care partners about which option may be right for your health needs, lifestyle, and goals.
Treatment Types:
Learn about performing your own home dialysis.
If you choose to go to a dialysis center, learn about in-center hemodialysis.
If you are interested in transplantation, you can access information about transplant evaluation, living donation, waiting lists, and post-transplant care. These nationally recognized resources will help you navigate each step of the transplant process.
Helpful Resources:
- Resources for Patients
- HRSA Organ Donation
- NKF Transplant
- What Will I Need When My Kidneys Aren’t Working?: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Treatment Options
Sometimes patients and families may choose supportive care as their final option.
If you are considering dialysis treatment, you will need a dialysis access to be created. Learn more about your dialysis access options with these resources:
