Patient Stories Archives - The National Kidney Foundation Singapore

Be positive, living simply

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Madam Ivy Tan takes her two dogs for a walk daily and likes to travel to nearby places in Malaysia like Genting Highlands and Malacca. The 55-year-old, who was stricken with kidney failure last year, is on lifelong dialysis. Her husband and the company of her ...

“I fear the needle poke each time”

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Newly diagnosed kidney failure patients are required to go through a procedure to connect an artery and vein to create a fistula (vascular access) to allow a large flow of blood to carry out haemodialysis. The fistula takes about three months to mature before ...

No matter how difficult life is, always have hope

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"I was 16 years old when I was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, a disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the tissues and organs. My struggles The disease affected my studies and I had to take my O-Level twice. However, I d...

A sense of fulfilment

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"By doing PD, I can do the things I want without any disruptions." - Latifah Madam Latifah Binte Rawi exudes the gentle warmth of a mother who holds traditional values of being the matron of a Malay household – one who nurt...

Living a free and productive life

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"Switching to PD gives me freedom and peace of mind knowing I can work and contribute to my family." - Chiu Guan 60-year-old Mr Peh Chiu Guan John has been on peritoneal dialysis (PD), a home-based treatment for ...

“I am strong-willed and positive”

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"No matter what, just be positive and cheerful, and take care of your health. Just don’t stop believing that life will work out for you." - Bee Yeong I am always cheerful and laughing when I am with others, spreading happiness to all those around...

I chose home dialysis for freedom of lifestyle

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"I’m able to take up an active role in the various things I want to do. I feel that I’m more in charge of my life." Mong Lee Since 56-year-old Mr Ang Mong Lee started peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatment, he has ha...

“It’s not too late for others”

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Diabetes, kidney failure, amputation, heart disease Those years of not taking care of my health quickly caught up with me and by the time I was in my 20s, I was already diagnosed with diabetes and had to be on medication. It was then one blow after anot...

I’m a Fighter

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"When I was younger, I thought having kidney failure would hinder my life. It is just a condition. With PD, I can still do the things I want to do." Wan Ting Twenty-year-old Ms Koh Wan Ting was born with kidney dis...

Having a Positive Outlook

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Mr Mok Kai Suan, 57, became a hawker when he was 20 years old. He sold cooked food, chicken rice and had even operated a catering business as well. He found it tough being in the Food and Beverage industry. The hours were long and he would have to stand mos...

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