Andy’s story: “The whole transplant thing is an emotional roller coaster”
While Andy was always aware that he would need a kidney transplant due to a rare kidney …
Abigail’s story: “Pregnancy for women with cirrhosis needs to be discussed more, along with the risks”
Please be aware: This story discusses miscarriage *Abigail was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis at the age of …
Christine’s story: “I will never be able to thank my donor and donor family enough. I feel like a new person”
Christine is so excited to be taking part in her first Transplant Games that she has been …
Jamie’s story: “The Transplant Games really appeal to me and it’s a great cause”
Jamie underwent life-saving treatment as a baby and is now joining hundreds of fellow transplant recipients at …
Lauren’s story: “Organ donation is an amazing gift and I’ve had a ball at the British Transplant Games”
You don’t have to be an athlete to get a real buzz out of attending the Transplant …
Graham’s story: “Prevention is the key to reducing cirrhosis as well as taxes on confectionary and alcohol”
Please be aware: This story describes a terminal cancer diagnosis Graham was diagnosed with non-alcohol related cirrhosis …
Maria’s story: “I now have the energy to use my experience with liver disease for good, and help improve liver care for others”
Maria was diagnosed with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis when she was 29 and became symptomatic during her first …
Ian’s story: “I’ve been transplanted for 38 years in total. I’m a real success story”
Professor Sir Roy Calne, the pioneering transplant surgeon, told Ian that he had just three weeks to …
Ruth’s story: “Worry is a waste of the imagination. No one really knows what your future holds”
Please be aware: this patient story features an adverse effect to prescribed medication. Most people will not …
Veronique’s story: “My viral load dropped massively after a few days of treatment and I cleared the virus without any side effects”
Veronique was shocked when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C and didn’t know how or when she …