Julie’s story: “I was 12 years old with a big belly and there were rumours going round that I was pregnant”
Julie first began experiencing symptoms of liver disease when she was just 12 years old and had …
Katie’s story: “While you’re waiting for the transplant just live your life as best you can”
Katie is sharing her story to help other people in a similar situation and spread awareness of …
James’ story: “If you are on the list or waiting to be listed KEEP GOING, a liver transplant changes your life!”
James was just five years old when he was diagnosed with congenital hepatic fibrosis, but lived well …
Carole’s story: “I got a new chance to live while my donor family had to make the most difficult decision to respect their loved ones wishes”
A lovely holiday in the Mediterranean took a frightening turn for Carole when, over the space of …
Emma’s story: “Remain as positive as possible and take one day at a time”
Emma was just 17 when she was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis had rarely been ill before. Now …
Roza’s story: “There’s a lot of stigma around hepatitis B. Many people think it’s only to do with sexual contact or it’s the same as HIV.”
Roza was infected with hepatitis B as a child and now, as she trains to be a …
Gillian’s story: “I Googled my FibroScan results and basically sat and cried – I had advanced cirrhosis”
Gillian has been overweight for most of her adult life and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes …
Michelle’s story: “I was completely unaware that being overweight could lead to cirrhosis of the liver”
On her 58th birthday Michelle was shocked to discover that she had cirrhosis and only 12 years …
Belinda’s story: “I regularly attend the MASLD online support group meetings – they’ve helped me feel less alone as it’s comforting to speak to other people in similar circumstances.”
Like many others, Belinda lived with unexplained symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis with MASLD. What …
Caroline’s story: “I realised I’m alive and carrying out the wishes of my donor”
Caroline was diagnosed with a rare condition called sarcoidosis which affected her liver to the extent that …