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 …
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 …
Sara’s story: “We never thought my dad would die from a fatty liver and don’t understand why he wasn’t under surveillance”
Please be aware, this story describes a terminal liver disease journey Sara’s father was told that he …
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 …
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 …
Lynda’s story: “Ursodeoxycholic Acid worked really well for around ten years – although there was cirrhosis there was no deterioration”
Lynda’s ‘world fell apart’ when she was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis and when she heard the …
Laura’s story: “The British Liver Trust’s Nurse-led helpline helped me many times with some really difficult conversations”
Laura* has fought to obtain the best possible treatment for her husband, turning to the British Liver …
Sheryl’s story: “Alcohol sneaks up on you. I thought ‘I can beat this, I can stop’ and it shocked me that I couldn’t”
Sadly, Sheryl passed away in April 2024 and our thoughts are with her family and friends. We …
Chris and Sam’s story: “We weren’t told about encephalopathy at all”
When Chris was diagnosed with non alcohol cirrhosis of the liver neither he or partner Sam were …
Jamia’s story: “There should be more information about NAFLD because people don’t realise how serious it is until it’s too late”
I’d heard of fatty liver disease before my husband was diagnosed, but didn’t realise how serious it …