The Long Haul – 36 Years on Dialysis

long active life on dialysis - kidney talk


Can you live a long, active life on dialysis? Oh yes you can! Lori interviews Ms. Celia Kanter who has been on dialysis for over 36 years. Celia was diagnosed with kidney disease at the age of 30, due to high blood pressure, and was given only 5 years to live. She is now 73, has had the same fistula since she started, and is living an active life. Listen to this amazing woman’s story of wisdom, longevity and positivity, despite the limitations of dialysis and chronic illness.

long active life on dialysis - Celia Kanter - kidney talk

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Hosted By Lori Hartwell

Lori Hartwell is the Founder & President of Renal Support Network (RSN) and the host of KidneyTalk®, a radio podcast show. Lori was diagnosed with kidney disease at the age of two. In 1993 she founded RSN to instill “health, happiness and hope” into the lives of those affected by chronic kidney disease. Lori is also the author of the inspirational bookChronically Happy: Joyful Living in Spite of Chronic Illness and is a four-time kidney transplant recipient.

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