Bijou Phillips’ Fight for a Second Kidney Transplant: The Search Intensifies

The outpouring of support for actress Bijou Phillips has been incredible, with over 1,000 potential donors stepping forward after news broke of her urgent need for a second kidney transplant. However, despite this remarkable response, a suitable match remains elusive, and her condition is described as critical.

A Critical Situation

Sources close to Phillips reveal that while she is currently alert and able to communicate, her health fluctuates significantly. Dialysis is taking a heavy toll, and she requires extensive rest during particularly difficult periods. She remains hospitalized at UCLA under the care of Dr. Anjay Rastogi at CORE Kidney, awaiting a life-saving donation.

Blood Type Requirements

Bijou Phillips’ blood type is B negative. Potential donors with B negative, B positive, O negative, or O positive blood types are encouraged to get tested. The urgency of the situation cannot be overstated, and medical professionals are urging even more individuals to consider becoming donors.

Previous Transplant and Current Complications

This isn’t Phillips’ first battle with kidney disease. She received a kidney transplant in 2017 from a generous friend, but unfortunately, that kidney has now failed. Complications, including the BK virus, led to cellular and antibody rejection, necessitating another transplant. Phillips was born with underdeveloped kidneys and spent her first three months in the NICU undergoing dialysis, meaning she has battled kidney disease for most of her life.

Family Support

Throughout this challenging time, Bijou Phillips is surrounded by the love and support of her family. Her half-sisters, singer Chynna Phillips and actress Mackenzie Phillips, have been frequent visitors, and her daughter, Fianna, is spending precious time with her mother. When Fianna is not at the hospital, Bijou is being cared for by devoted family members and a close family friend.

How You Can Help

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a kidney donor, please visit The National Kidney Foundation. Every potential donor considered brings hope closer to finding a match for Bijou Phillips and others in need. You can also find more information about CORE Kidney at CORE Kidney’s website.

The situation is evolving rapidly, and updates will be provided as they become available. The hope remains that a matching donor will be found quickly, giving Bijou Phillips a chance at a healthier future.