Cristina Howorun on what it's like living with kidney disease

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Cristina Howorun on what it's like living with kidney disease

One in 10 Canadians have some form of kidney disease, and just a few months ago, CityNews reporter Cristina Howorun became one of them. Suddenly diagnosed with stage five renal failure, she found herself thrust into a world of hospitals, years-long transplant waiting lists and dialysis. She's back in the newsroom and she's sharing her story with us -- letting us see what life is like while she's waiting for a new kidney.

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