Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast | Kidney Health Podcast

Kidney Health Advocate: Judy Akin, joins Dee Moore for an interview in two parts: In the first part of the interview, Judy shares her kidney warrior story.

In the second part of the interview Dee & Judy discuss the grieving process and impact on a person's self-identity when they are diagnosed with a chronic illness.

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If you were affected by any of the issues raised in this episode

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Tel: 01420 541 424

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To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine

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Samaritans

Tel: 116 123 (freephone)

[email protected]

Chris,

Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK

PO Box 90 90 Stirling FK8 2SA

samaritans.org

Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.

You can visit some Samaritans branches in person.

Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).

Childline

Tel: 0800 1111

childline.org.uk

Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

In this two part episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, host Dee Moore is joined by Nurse health professional & former kidney cancer specialist nurse, Susan Sireshuk and Head of public affairs & communications, Malcolm Packer for an informative and educational conversation focused on kidney cancer awareness.

Together, they explore:

What kidney cancer is

Common signs and symptoms to be aware of

Why early recognition and timely investigation are important

The role of education and public awareness in improving outcomes

Encouraging people to listen to their bodies and seek medical advice when something doesn’t feel right

This episode is designed to support education and awareness, helping listeners gain a clearer understanding of kidney cancer and why informed conversations matter.

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Address: The Old Granary, Park Farm, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AX

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General enquiries telephone number: 01223 870008

Free to call Support Line is: 0800 002 9002

To book a free counselling session call free: 0300 102 0101

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Security Consultant, Chris Hardy, joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational Kidney Warrior story.

Chris shares about: being diagnosed with kidney disease whilst in his 20s, later receiving a kidney transplant, paying it forward by representing Kidney Care Uk in the 2022 London Marathon and the lessons he has learnt along his Kidney Warrior journey. 

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Community Content Curator, Kerigh Palmer, joins Dee Moore to share her inspirational Kidney Warrior story.

Kerigh shares about: being diagnosed with kidney disease whilst in her mid 20s, later going onto dialysis, receiving a 2nd Kidney transplant after the unfortunate failure of her first transplant and the lessons she has learnt along her Kidney Warrior journey. 

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

24 Year old Derricka Simpson joins Dee Moore to share her Living Kidney Donation Story. Derricka shares about: The living donation work up process, the challenges she overcame pre and post surgery, paying it forward via her Kidney health advocacy work and the lessons she has learned during her Living Kidney Donor Journey.   

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For Further help, support & information about Living Kidney Donation contact:  Kidney Care UK

Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01420 541 424

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GOLD (Gift of Living Donation)  

Website: www.giftoflivingdonation.co.uk

Instagram: @giftoflivingdonation

Twitter: @delaidowu

Email: [email protected]  

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

PHD Student Chelsea Coumoundouros joins Dee Moore to share about her research: The Supporting Care Partners Research Project.

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To take part in the survey or learn more

visit https://exetercles.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_725d9rMSoarmOr4

Study Twitter page: @Kidney_Carers (https://twitter.com/Kidney_Carers)

Study Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KidneyCarePartnerResearchProject 

To get in touch with Chelsea:

Send an email to: [email protected]

Twitter: @ChelseaCoum

Contact Kidney Care UK Charity

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Business Owner, Ali Lawrence, joins Dee Moore to share her inspirational Kidney Warrior story.

Ali shares about: being diagnosed with stage three kidney disease whilst in her mid 20s, later going onto having home peritoneal dialysis. Overcoming challenges including peritonitis, missing out on receiving a transplant and the lessons she has learnt along her Kidney Warrior journey. 

For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior

Follow Ali Lawrence on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-lawrence-3orangewhips/ 

If you were affected by any of the issues raised in this episode

Contact Kidney Care UK

Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01420 541 424

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org

Instagram: @kidneycareuk

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A  

To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine

Email: [email protected]

Samaritans

Tel: 116 123 (freephone)

[email protected]

Chris,

Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK

PO Box 90 90 Stirling FK8 2SA

samaritans.org

Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.

You can visit some Samaritans branches in person.

Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).

Childline

Tel: 0800 1111

childline.org.uk

Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Consultant Nephrologist Dr Adnan Sharif joins Dee Moore to talk about the possible benefits, risks and complications of Kidney transplantation.  

They Discuss:

The Benefits of Kidney Transplants

Post Transplant after care 

The possible short term complications

The possible long term complications

Reducing the risk of complications

The importance of taking Immunosuppressant medications

Fitness for Transplant Surgery 

For updates & more, follow Dee Moore on:

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TikTok: @diaryofakidneywarrior

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior

Follow Dr Adnan Sharif

Twitter: @AdnanSharif1979

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

In episode 48 of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast Dee Moore interviewed Consultant Nephrologist and General Physician, Dr Taryn Pile, who joined Dee Moore to address common myths and misconceptions about Pregnancy and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Dr Taryn will be returning to the podcast for listener led episode where the questions will be chosen by you.

Are you planning to become pregnant? Or are you pregnant? What question would you like to ask Dr Taryn about pregnancy and Chronic Kidney Disease?

Email Dee Moore your question for selection to [email protected] with the subject heading DKWPREGANCYQUESTION

or

Comment your question on

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or

Twitter: @diaryofakidneyw

or

Instagram: @diaryofakidneywarrior

or

TikTok: @diaryofakidneywarrior

using the hashtag #DKWPREGNANCYQUESTION.

The next new episode of diary of a kidney warrior podcast will be released on Monday 28th February.

It is with deep sadness that I have to share that since the recording of this podcast interview, Marcel has passed away. This episode is an example of the humble, amazing, encouraging and inspiring young man Marcel was. RIEP Marcel. My condolences to your family. Dee Moore

Aspiring young Actor Marcel White, joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational Kidney Warrior story.

Marcel shares about: Being diagnosed with Kidney Disease at the young age of 8, coming to terms with his diagnosis and managing his Kidney Disease. Marcel shares advice and the lessons he has learned during his Kidney Warrior journey as a young person living with Kidney Disease.  

For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 

Twitter: www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw 

Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior

Follow Marcel White

Instagram @Marcel_c_white

Twitter:  @mwhitez

Facebook:  Marcel white

If you were affected by any of the issues raised in this episode

Contact Kidney Care UK

Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01420 541 424

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org

Instagram: @kidneycareuk

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A  

To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine

Email: [email protected]

Samaritans

Tel: 116 123 (freephone)

[email protected]

Chris,

Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK

PO Box 90 90 Stirling FK8 2SA

samaritans.org

Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.

You can visit some Samaritans branches in person.

Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).

Childline

Tel: 0800 1111

childline.org.uk

Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.