Patient Story #13 - Keith Coleman

I was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease in February 2013. I had a pretty good run and managed my condition well for over 12 years. Unfortunately, I eventually needed catheter surgery on March 17, 2025, and started dialysis on Monday, March 31st. I was hoping and praying my kidneys would last until The Kidney Project received approval. Now that I am on dialysis, I would be willing to volunteer for clinical trials when they become available.

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