Facts

In addition to deceased donor transplants, patients may also receive organs from living donors. Living donation offers an alternative for individuals awaiting transplantation from a deceased donor and increases the existing organ supply.

To learn more, choose an option below:

• History
• Organs
• Frequently Asked questions

For more information about living donation, talk to your transplant team to see if it is an option for you, and read the following brochures:

Living Donation | Information You Need to Know

Donacion en vida | Informacion que usted necesita saber

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is committed to providing accurate and reliable information for transplant patients. The content on this page was originally created on July 15, 2003 by UNOS and last modified on December 4, 2007.

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