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 …
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 …
Diane’s story: “I hadn’t realised that primary biliary cholangitis could lead to hepatocellular cancer, so the diagnosis came as a shock”
Diane was taken aback when she received an email while on holiday stating that markers in her …
Rachael’s story: “We’re so grateful for the extra time that Mum’s donor gave her”
This story follows Janet’s diagnosis and transplant journey from 1995 until she passed away in 2024 When …
Andrew’s story: “Being sober is not boring and the thought of having a hangover now is just terrible”
Andrew knew what alcohol was doing to his body, but he drank more and more to mask …
Pete’s story: “I lost 53kg before my liver transplant because lose weight or die is a fairly persuasive argument.”
After the shock of being diagnosed with terminal liver disease and told he had only two years …
John’s story: “The British Liver Trust is really trustworthy and super helpful. Start addressing your worries head on with them in your corner.”
John* weighed more than 23 stone and felt tired and dizzy all the time. He blamed sleep …
Mandy’s story: “I was receiving an organ from someone who had themselves been a transplant patient. What were the risks?”
Mandy lived well with Primary Biliary Cholangitis for 17 years, until 2002 when two tumours were found …
Ann’s story: “I called the Nurse-led helpline in tears and their help was immeasurable”
Ann was in excruciating pain and going backwards and forwards to A&E when she called the Nurse-led …
Alastair’s story: “I went through all the medical trials, including Interferon and Ribavirin, as they tried to figure out how to control hepatitis C”
Please be aware: This patient story describes a terminal liver cancer diagnosis Forty years ago Alastair received …