All-time great American swimmer Missy Franklin is sharing her family's experience with a rare kidney to help other families have open dialogue during the month of November.
Five-time Olympic Gold medalist Missy Franklin has reached numerous heights throughout her storied athletic career. But, the now-retired professional swimmer is now using her platform to raise awareness about a disease that hits close to home — Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Franklin's father was diagnosed with Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease . He has since undergone a successful transplant surgery.
is a type of progressive polycystic kidney disease that causes clusters of cysts, or pouches filled with fluid, to form primarily within the kidneys, according to information from the Mayo Clinic. The kidneys then enlarge, before eventually becoming non-functional. 'I've been honored and so excited to be in collaboration with Otsuka to bring awareness to ADPKD. It's a very rare genetic disease that runs on my dad's side of the family.' Franklin told Fox News Digital.
Being impacted by ADPKD can create a ripple effect. The person who is suffering from the disease has to contend with not only physical challenges, they oftentimes their family have to battle the mental and emotionally hurdles that comes with the disorder. 'I think any disease like this… it's emotionally really taxing as well knowing that it's only going to get worst and worst as time goes on,' Franklin acknowledged.
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