Biological procreation is possible in men with cystic fibrosis thanks to sperm sampling, and a lung transplant does not require this sample to be taken in advance.
November 7, 2018
Interviews and testimonies
Interview: Donating an organ is giving a new life!
Organ donation saves lives, but its effectiveness in Quebec depends above all on better organization in hospitals and on the fact that everyone clearly expresses their consent to their loved ones.
November 6, 2018
Health issues
Preventing food poisoning after transplantation
After a transplant, the weakened immune system increases the risk of food poisoning, making certain foods like raw meats, sushi, deli meats, and unpasteurized cheeses more dangerous.
November 2, 2018
Health issues
Colorectal cancer
People living with cystic fibrosis may have an increased risk of colorectal cancer with age, which is why appropriate and earlier detection is important according to certain recommendations.
November 2, 2018
Studies
Effects of smoking on the survival of transplant recipients
Smoking, active or passive, significantly increases the risk of complications, rejection and mortality in transplant recipients by disrupting immune mechanisms.
November 2, 2018
Interviews and testimonies
Testimonial: Looking forward with a heart full of hope
Miguel recounts his long journey marked by cystic fibrosis, liver cancer and liver transplantation, an ordeal that allowed him to regain stability and move forward with hope to the future.
We've come a long way, but there's still work to do
On the occasion of National Organ Donor Week, Transplant Québec and a transplant recipient recall that, despite major advances, organ donation remains essential to save more lives.
May 25, 2018
Research
Pre-transplant nutritional status: a new study
A study shows that BMI and pre-transplant nutritional support do not have a significant impact on short-term post-transplant outcomes in people with cystic fibrosis.
