Blog - PKD Foundation of Canada

February 2019 PKD e-News

Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's February e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.

Anastacia Woitowich, London ON | Voices of PKD

"My name is Anastacia, and I am a 22 year old young woman. I, along with my mother and older brother, have ADPKD. My mother was diagnosed with ADPKD when she was 24 years old, shortly after I was born. Due to my mother’s adoption, she knew nothing of her...

Save the Date: 2019 Bike to the Moon

Bike to the Moon with the PKD Foundation of Canada from June 21-24, 2019!

January 2019 PKD e-News

Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's January e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.

Trish Chesterman, Calgary AB | Voices of PKD

"I am a young, 67-year-old mom and grandmother to a son, daughter, and four beautiful grandchildren. My preliminary diagnosis of PKD was around the age of 20, with confirmation when my kidney was removed at the age 40."

December 2018 PKD e-News

Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's December e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.

Updated Canadian Expert Consensus Published to Guide Optimal Management of ADPKD

ADPKD is the most common inherited renal disorder worldwide, impacting approximately 1 in every 500 Canadians. An estimated 45% to 70% of patients with ADPKD progress to end-stage renal disease by age 65 years.

Kristina Grant, Brandon MB | Voices of PKD

"Hailey-Ann is a vivacious, four-and-a-half-year-old girl who loves life. When I was only 21-weeks pregnant with her, my pregnancy went from one of joy and wonder, to one of fear and uncertainty. That is because at my 21-week ultrasound with our high-risk team, they discovered that my unborn child would...