If you're receiving a transplant at Duke, use the information here to continue your care experience.

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• Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant Team
  Duke’s Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Team offers individualized treatment regimens and extensive support services for patients with more than a dozen different conditions. Patients come from all over the country and from other nations to receive the care that Duke offers.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Caregiving and Transportation for Lung Transplant Patients
  Learn how to prepare for transportation related to your lung transplant.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Determining if You Are a Candidate for Lung Transplantation
  Learn how our physicians determine whether you are a good candidate for lung transplantation.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Diagnosing Rejection of Transplanted Lungs
  Rejection of your transplanted lung(s) can occur at any time following your surgery. Discover steps to take to avoid rejection or ways to manage your health if you do experience rejection of your new lungs.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Evaluation Week for Lung Transplant
  During evaluation week, you will undergo a number of tests to determine if you are a suitable candidate for lung transplantation. Learn what to expect.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Exercise and Pulmonary Rehabilitation after Lung Transplant
  Learn what to expect in regards to pulmonary preparation and rehabilitation before and after lung transplant.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Heart Transplant Patient Guide
  The guide is issued to patients or patient families once they are admitted to the Heart Transplant Center at Duke. This booklet is intended to answer many of your questions regarding heart transplants.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Patient Guide
  These guides are intended to answer many of your questions regarding kidney and kidney/pancreas transplants.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Kidney Paired Donation Program Frequently Asked Questions
  Learn whether participation in the Kidney Paired Donation Program at Duke is right for you. Get answers to important questions about the program.
  Aug. 18, 2011
• Listing as a Candidate for Lung Transplantation
  Learn what is expected of you as prepare to add your name to the list of lung transplant candidates.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Liver Transplant Patient Guide
  This set of booklets will give you some information about liver function, the transplant process and the course of recovery.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Living Donor Information: Liver
  This page provides you with information about donating a part of your liver to a family member.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Lung Transplant Glossary
  A list of terms and descriptions related to lung transplants.
  Jan. 20, 2011
• Lung Transplant Resources
  Use these resources to broaden your understanding of the lung transplantation procedure.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Managing and Avoiding Infections after Lung Transplant
  After transplant, your body is more susceptible to infection. Learn how to avoid and manage common infections.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Monitoring and Follow-Up
  After lung transplant, your health will be constantly monitored to ensure that your lungs are healthy and not being rejected .
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Nutrition Guidelines after Lung Transplant
  Diet and nutrition are very important aspects of everyday care after a lung transplant. Find guidelines to keep you healthy after transplant.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Pre-Heart Transplant Care Guide
  This booklet provides information about heart failure, the heart transplant evaluation process, and an idea of what to expect after a heart transplant.
  Oct. 4, 2012
• Preparing for Lung Transplant Evaluation
  Learn about evaluation procedures you will go through before your lung transplant procedure at Duke.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Preparing for Small Bowel Transplant Questionnaire
  Fill out a questionnaire to help you prepare for your small bowel transplant.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Preventing Infection after Lung Transplant
  Infections in a transplant patient can be quite serious, even life-threatening. Good hand washing, along with a few other practices will help prevent infection.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Sexual Activity After Lung Transplant
  Sexual activity doesn't have to be avoided after lung transplant. Following a few simple guidelines will ensure that you stay healthy while enjoying sex.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Small Bowel Transplant Resource Directory
  View a list of resources that may help you prepare for your small bowel transplant.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Small Bowel Transplant Team
  Learn about the team who will take care of you when you get a small bowel transplant.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Symptoms and Maintenance of Infections
  Learn what symptoms may signal infection and find out what steps to take to maintain your health and prevent infection.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• The Transplant Procedure
  Learn what to expect on the day of your transplant procedure.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Treatment of Lung Transplant Rejection
  When patients show signs that their new lungs are being rejected, we have a number of ways to combat that rejection including steroids, RATG, and Campath.
  Feb. 18, 2010
• Your Lung Transplant Team
  Meet the lung transplant team who will care for you before, during, and after your procedure.
  Feb. 12, 2010
• Your Role in a Successful Lung Transplant
  New lungs mean new responsibilities. If our team determines that transplantation would be the best treatment for your lung disease, there are many considerations to be aware of before making the commitment to lung transplant.
  Feb. 12, 2010