Before the Transplant

If you or a loved one are in need of an organ transplant, you're sure to have questions. The following sections will help you and your family learn more about the pre-transplant process so that you can know what to expect:

Organ facts
Diseases
Living with devices
About organ allocation

Getting on the list
Selecting a hospital
Financing a Transplant
Q&A

U.S. Waiting List Additions by Age

The chart below shows the number of candidates by age added to the waiting list from January 1, 1995 - May 31, 2008.

Based on current OPTN data as reported on August 29, 2008. Data subject to change based on future data submission or correction.

There are new and better treatments for end-stage organ disease.
UNOS facilitates all organ allocation in the U.S.
It's important to get to know your transplant team.
Every transplant hospital in the U.S. must meet specific requirements.
There are many financial resources for transplants.
Living donation increases the existing organ supply.