Liver Cancer Archives - British Liver Trust

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Alan’s story: “Unfortunately, I was rejected for a liver transplant. That was really disappointing, but I understand why”

Alan

Alan from South Wales was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in 2020.

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Siobhan’s story: “Despite my condition, I’m able to lead a normal life.”

Siobhan

Siobhan has a rare form of liver cancer called fibrolamellar cancer.

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Billy and Gill’s story: “Don’t wait until you’re not coping to ask for help.”

Billy was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2018 and had a liver transplant. In this video, Billy …

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