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 …
Joan’s story: “If people were diagnosed earlier with hepatitis C, it would save their livers and NHS resources”
Joan’s consultant believes she had been living with hepatitis C for years before she experienced symptoms and …
How BMX led to my liver disease diagnosis
What’s it like to be a “proper grown-up” with a childhood liver disease? Here, Giles Hider (aged …
Emily’s story: “The hepatic adenoma was the size of a baked potato and had probably been growing for years”
Following surgery to remove 55% of her liver Emily says is happy to have an 8-inch scar …
Ben’s story: “I’m finally starting to leave the hospital in the past and reintegrating myself into a normal life”
After more than 18 months on the transplant list Ben received his new liver and says he …
Heena’s story: “It’s your body and only you know how you’re feeling, so ask what’s happening and shout if anything isn’t right”
Heena was on track to have a low-risk pregnancy and birth, and although that changed dramatically in …