I am a dialysis patient. I lost my last kidney a year ago to cancer. I'm told I'm not a good candidate for transplant for at least 5 years if no cancer is found. Since I hold little hope of ever receiving a transplant the artificial kidney would be a God send for me.
My husband and I started training for home dialysis with DaVita in May of this year. My health has improved considerably since starting on the home dialysis treatments. I'm pretty much able to continue with activities close to what it once was. The only problem is the very painful needle sticks that I must endure for up to 3 hours a day,with one day a week off. Travel is close to impossible even with home dialysis. So, this I miss very much because my family is scattered throught the US.
When I found the information regarding your research on the Internet, I was elated. I do have a hope that before my life ends I will be able to wear the artificial kidney. I'll be happy to volunteer in any way possible to test or expedite your research.
Thank you for you interest and concern from the thousands of us out here that must deal with this terrible disease.