Beryl’s story: “My message to anyone who reads this is to listen to your body and if something doesn’t feel right, insist on getting it checked out. “
Beryl was diagnosed with Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) fourteen years ago. She shares her story to raise …
Andrea’s story: “I started to question whether I should just accept what I’ve been told or seek a second opinion.”
When she was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), Andrea was told she only had weeks to …
Faye and Nina’s story: “Our hearts go out to anyone living with or caring for someone with HE.”
Faye and Nina had never heard of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) before their mum, Pauline, was diagnosed. Looking …
Mike’s story: “I was seeing colours differently.”
After he was made redundant, Mike started feeling unwell. After dismissing his symptoms for a while, he …
Sally’s story: “It’s not only binge-drinkers and ‘alcoholics’ who get cirrhosis.”
Sally lost her husband, Mike, to alcohol-related liver disease. She decided to share his story, written as …
Marian’s story: “I look forward to helping with my new grandson.”
Marian has primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and non-alcohol related fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Thank you for sharing …
Kim’s story: “There’s light at the end of the tunnel.”
When she was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), Kim assumed the worst. Now she’s enjoying life again, …
Gareth’s story
Following the darkest of times and despite everything I remain focused on the light I see at …
How volunteering with the British Liver Trust has helped me
Before I was ill I knew very little about the liver and how important it is 500+ …
Beth’s Story
I wish I had known and asked more questions when I first found out. I haven’t found …