The PKD Foundation of Canada presented our 5th annual virtual PKD Summit on Nov 5 & 6, 2025. Sessions included PKD nutrition that fits your life, family planning with PKD, living with the unknown when you have PKD (mental health session), exercise and PKD, the Transplant Wellness Program from the...
Even before we had finished our descent of Mt. Kilimanjaro, people in our climbing group were already talking about “the next challenge.” For me, one stuck out - both for its test of endurance and its UK roots: the National Three Peaks Challenge.
This month we have information on a PKD research study you might be eligible for, some upcoming French-language webinars, understanding the connection between PKD and PLD, and more!
November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. IDAM reminds us that inclusion must go beyond words. It calls on all Canadians to celebrate Indigenous voices and leadership, raise awareness of systemic inequalities, and commit to accessibility and equity for all. It is a time to listen, learn, and take meaningful action...
Polycystic liver disease (PLD) is one of the most common conditions linked to polycystic kidney disease (PKD). PLD happens when multiple fluid-filled cysts grow in the liver. These cysts can increase in size and number over time.
Our 2025 virtual PKD Patient Forum for Atlantic Canada featured a regional nephrologist sharing information and answering questions about Jinarc / tolvaptan for ADPKD, along with a regional PKD patient sharing the story of her personal journey with ADPKD and tolvaptan.
Watch this special roundtable discussion with Dr. Matthew Lanktree, Nephrologist, and Nick Ashawasega, ADPKD patient, where we explore the basics of genetic counselling and testing for PKD.
This month we have information on the 2025 Walk to END PKD season, this year's PKD Summit registration, food safety for the immunocompromised, and more!
For many people with PKD, the emotional side of the disease may be as challenging, and sometimes more, when compared to the physical side. Dr. Gavril Hercz brings a rare perspective as both a kidney specialist and psychotherapist.
This Diverticulitis Disease Awareness Week (U.K.), we’re raising awareness about the link between gut and kidney health in people with ADPKD.