Do any Ask-publicers (or their immediate family members) use a kidney dialysis machine?

Do any Ask-publicers (or their immediate family members) use a kidney dialysis machine?
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I can’t answer the cost and procurement parts of your question, but can offer some insight on the benefits. My father was on dialysis for several years before he passed away. After 2 years of trips to the dialysis center, he got a home dialysis machine. He felt it much improved his quality of life to have it at home.
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