Kerry’s story: “I’m desperate for a transplant before my treatment wears off and just want to feel better and get back to being me”
Kerry had always known that Budd Chiari causes cirrhosis and has a risk of cancer, but being …
Dylan’s story: “I wondered if I was a functioning alcoholic, but I got up every day and went to work five days a week”
Alcohol was a big part of Dylan’s life and he drank for fun, never realising the damage …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Louis’ story: “My liver cancer was gone but I was still on the liver transplant list. Did I still need one?”
When Louis’ sister was suddenly and unexpectedly diagnosed with liver failure, he immediately wanted to donate part …
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 …
Alan’s story: “Unfortunately, I was rejected for a liver transplant. That was really disappointing, but I understand why”
Alan from South Wales was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in 2020.
Siobhan’s story: “Despite my condition, I’m able to lead a normal life.”
Siobhan has a rare form of liver cancer called fibrolamellar cancer.