Navigating the transplant journey in transplantation and post-transplant care

06/10/2025 41 min Temporada 2 Episodio 1
Navigating the transplant journey in transplantation and post-transplant care

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This special episode kicks off Takeda Belgium’s podcast series 'The Universe of Transplant Care', exploring the transplantation journey through expert and patient perspectives. While future episodes are intended for healthcare professionals, this first episode is publicly available to support and inform patients, caregivers,  and anyone curious about the realities of transplant care.In this opening episode, we delve into the emotional, medical, and personal challenges transplant patients face. It’s a journey through a complex Universe of Transplant Care—one that involves physicians, caregivers, loved ones, and the patients themselves.Joining us for this conversation are:🔹 Prof.Dr. J. Maertens – Hematologist (UZ Leuven)🔹 Prof. Dr. K. Wissing – Nephrologist (UZ Brussel)🔹 Mr. R. Dubois – Transplant recipient and representative of the patient association Transplantoux🔹Host: David Naert - Transplant recipient and sports journalist (SPORZA)Together, they discuss:🔹 The medical and emotional journey of transplant patients, with a focus on maintaining and improving quality of life after transplantation.🔹 Post-transplant challenges, particularly the impact of infections and the importance of multidisciplinary care.🔹 Personal stories and shared experiences from both patients and healthcare professionalsWhether you're a patient, caregiver, healthcare provider, or simply curious about transplant care, this episode offers valuable insights into the complexity of the transplant journey.#TransplantJourney #PatientCare #OrganTransplant #Takeda #Transplantoux #HealthcareSupport #TransplantAwarenessReferences: Based on clinical experience of Prof. Maertens & Prof. Wissing and the personal experience of Mr. Dubois as a patientWebsite eurotransplant https://www.eurotransplant.org/region/belgie-nederlandsWebsite Transplantoux: Home | Transplantoux - Connected for life C-ANPROM/BE/NON/0014 – June 2025 - R.E./V.U./E.R.: Takeda Belgium NV, Leonardo Da Vincilaan 7, 1930 Zaventem