Ewa
After I arrived in Canada with my husband and young daughter Kasia , I worked to become a physician in Canada as this was my profession in Poland.
I completed a 5-year residency in Ottawa, and became a Radiation Oncologist, ultimately joining the Department of Radiation Oncology at Sunnybrook where I spent 28 years treating patients with breast and genitourinary malignancies. I have done extensive research in interprofessional educational interventions and designed many programs to help breast and prostate cancer patients choose the best treatment option.
As a two-time cancer survivor myself, this was incredibly meaningful work. Unfortunately, undergoing radiation treatments caused my kidney function to decline over time and I have been on dialysis since November 2025.
I know kidney transplant is the best option for me. It will allow me to continue my research and spend more time with my family at our cottage for longer periods of time without returning for dialysis.
If a living Kidney Donor of ANY Blood type would agree to donate his/ her kidney on my behalf to the first person on the kidney transplant waiting list I would be moved to the front of the deceased kidney waiting list and receive a transplant in much shorter time (just a couple of months) through the Kidney Paired Exchange Program. Otherwise for my blood type O I will have to wait 4-6 years for the kidney transplant, I do not think I will survive that long on dialysis.
Toronto, Ontario
Blood Type: ANY
Currently in active transplant status looking for a donor.
Reason for kidney failure: radiation treatment for cancer in childhood
Current kidney function: On hemodialysis