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What to Wear During Dialysis, Chemo, and Infusion Days.

What to Wear During Dialysis, Chemo, and Infusion Days.

Dialysis, chemotherapy, and infusion days are often long, tiring, and surprisingly cold. Clinics and treatment centers are kept cool for medical reasons, but for individuals receiving treatment, this can add...

Choosing the Right Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Solution: A Simple Guide for Better Care.

Choosing the Right Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Solution: A Simple Guide for Better Care.

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) allows people with kidney failure to manage their treatment at home. One important part of PD is selecting the right solution to help control fluid and waste...

Understanding Kt/V: What Dialysis Patients Should Know

Understanding Kt/V: What Dialysis Patients Should Know

Understanding Kt/V: What Dialysis Patients Should Know If you’re on dialysis, chances are you’ve heard your care team talk about something called Kt/V. It might sound like a complicated formula,...

What is Dry Weight in Dialysis Patients?

What is Dry Weight in Dialysis Patients?

Dry weight is the weight of a dialysis patient without the excess fluid that builds up between treatments. It's essentially the patient’s "ideal weight" — the weight at which the...

Comfort with Purpose: How MandMcares Is Changing the Journey Through Treatment

Comfort with Purpose: How MandMcares Is Changing the Journey Through Treatment

At MandMcares, we believe that healing starts with comfort—not just physical comfort, but emotional reassurance and dignity. Whether you're undergoing dialysis, chemotherapy, or infusion therapy, the journey can be challenging. That’s...

About Kidney Disease

About Kidney Disease

A diagnosis of kidney disease means that a person's kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood the way they should. This damage can cause wastes to build up in the...