Singer Natalie Cole is hoping to receive a new kidney from her 31-year-old son Robert, which would put an end to the dialysis she must undergo three times a week.
"My son [Robert, 31] may be a possible [donor] match. It's very sweet and kind of strange to have people offer something like that," People magazine quoted her, as telling Entertainment Tonight at the Grammy Salute to Jazz.
About Transplantation
Since the early times, the novel idea of transplanting tissues and other body parts from one organism to the other has captured the imagination of successive generations.
Since the early times, the novel idea of transplanting tissues and other body parts from one organism to the other has captured the imagination of successive generations.
She has also struggled with kidney problems while undergoing treatment for the liver disease.
Nominated for three Grammys for her 2008 album 'Still Unforgettable,' the singer tells ET that she's not looking forward to the recovery time following a transplant, "but in the end it'll be worth it."
Medical Tourism ? The Road Ahead
Medical Tourism has become a serious enterprise in India over the last two years. However some hospitals have been practicing it for quite a few years.
Medical Tourism has become a serious enterprise in India over the last two years. However some hospitals have been practicing it for quite a few years.
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Marathon for a Cause: To Fight Against Kidney Disease
The third Zayed International marathon to mobilize public support for the fight against kidney diseases was kicked off in New York Saturday.
The third Zayed International marathon to mobilize public support for the fight against kidney diseases was kicked off in New York Saturday.
