Bijou Phillips is currently facing a critical health crisis as she awaits a kidney transplant. Over 1,000 volunteers have offered to donate their kidneys in hopes of saving her life, but unfortunately, no suitable match has yet been identified.
Urgent Need for Kidney Match
New developments revealed that Phillips requires a second kidney transplant after her previous transplant failed. This failure is attributed to serious complications, including the BK virus, which led to cellular and antibody rejection.
Profile of the Donor Campaign
The urgency of the situation is underscored by Phillips’ rare blood type, B negative. Potential kidney donors with the following blood types are encouraged to step forward:
- B negative
- B positive
- O negative
- O positive
Despite the large number of potential donors, medical advisors stress the need for more individuals to undergo testing, given the precarious nature of Phillips’ health.
Current Health Status
Phillips remains hospitalized at UCLA under the care of Dr. Anjay Rastogi at CORE Kidney. While she is alert and able to communicate, her condition fluctuates significantly. The strain of dialysis is severe, often leaving her exhausted. Family members and friends, including her half-sisters Chynna and Mackenzie Phillips, are providing support during this challenging time.
Background on Bijou Phillips
Bijou was born with underdeveloped kidneys and required dialysis during her early months in the NICU. Since then, she has continuously battled kidney disease, ultimately requiring her initial transplant in 2017, which was also from a close friend.
As her loved ones rally around her, the hope remains that a suitable kidney match will be found soon, allowing her to regain her health and well-being.
