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 …
Dana’s story: “I asked whether the AFLP would scar my liver or come back but was told that once the baby was delivered everything went back to normal.”
Dana was enjoying her third pregnancy when she started experiencing severe itching and a constant thirst which …
Ben’s story: “Knowing about the information and support provided by British Liver Trust earlier would have been invaluable”
Please be aware, this story follows a terminal diagnosis When Ben’s father was admitted to hospital with …