Ian’s story: “I’m not one for giving up despite the difficulties I face.”
Ian was diagnosed with cirrhosis and kidney cancer in 2019, twenty years after he stopped drinking alcohol. …
Declan’s story: “I’d never heard of AIH before.”
The British Liver Trust’s virtual support groups have been useful to me. In September 2020, I was …
Rebecca’s story: “I’m taking on a Leap for Liver.”
Rebecca had a lifesaving liver transplant in 2020 after suddenly falling ill. She shares her story and …
David’s story: “I’m privileged to be just a few weeks from my second vaccination.”
As the UK’s Covid-19 vaccination programme continues and restrictions slowly start to ease, David, a liver transplant …
Martyn’s story: “Without SIRT, I wouldn’t be here today”
Martyn was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2014 and was treated with selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT). …
Jimmy’s story: “No reason for my cirrhosis has ever been diagnosed”
Jimmy (pictured on the right) was diagnosed with cirrhosis in 2015 but no cause was found. Thank …
Leanne’s story: “Dad was not his usual self”
Leanne’s father (pictured) died with cirrhosis of the liver when he was in hospital and it was …
Rebekah’s story: “It felt like our world was falling apart.”
Wilson’s Disease is a rare genetic condition in which you have a higher than normal amount of …
Rosie’s story: “I think you can feel more isolated and lonely in a city than we do here on our island.”
Rosie has autoimmune hepatitis and lives on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. She describes her experience …
Mike’s Story: “My initial health concerns began in earnest nearly 20 years ago…”
I was diagnosed with liver cancer in April 2011 and had a liver transplant the following December. …