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Key points Being prepared always makes sense Often advanced liver disease progresses. Progression is not always preventable or treatable and can shorten your life People who have liver disease can communicate just what and how they choose to make decisions around the end of their life Planning can make things easier for you, your loved… Read more
Key points Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is a genetic condition that can lead to serious liver and lung problems It’s also known as Alpha-1 or AATD It affects both children and adults You might be tested for Alpha-1 if you are diagnosed with a lung condition and also have liver or skin problems If you have… Read more
Key points Alagille Syndrome is a genetic disorder that babies are born with People with Alagille Syndrome have fewer bile ducts than normal, so bile can’t flow properly It causes liver problems and can affect the skin, heart, bones, spine and kidneys. These problems can be quite mild or serious and even life-threatening Alagille Syndrome… Read more
Key points Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer that grows in the bile ducts It’s hard to treat as you might not know you have it until it’s spread Treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, or a combination of chemotherapy and a different type of medicine called immunotherapy It’s important to make sure you have a nutritious… Read more
If you’re diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC, also called primary liver cancer), your doctor or hospital might send information about you and your health to the Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry (UGICR). This is a registry run by Monash University’s Cancer Research Program, within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. It’s collecting information about… Read more
Liver Foundation is delighted to announce that we have received funding to create Australia’s first ever support line for people with primary liver cancer. This funding is from the Department of Health and Aged Care, under the Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program (ACNNP). The ACNNP has four integrated components – a new cancer navigation… Read more
This is a fantastic recipe. It’s a great base for so many other recipes and a really flavoursome way to make your meals interesting. The extra virgin olive oil adds healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants. The process of cooking the tomatoes increases the lycopene content. Lycopene is an antioxidant mainly found in tomatoes, which has… Read more
Editorial & Content Policy Liver Foundation’s editorial oversight occurs at 2 levels: Strategic development of new features and content is managed by Liver Foundation staff and suppliers to ensure usability and overall quality of the website and its content. Content strategy, development and publishing is overseen by the Clinical and Scientific Committee to ensure all… Read more
Key points Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) is a rare condition that affects the small bile ducts (the network of small tubes that carry bile in the liver) Over time, the bile ducts can become inflamed and scarred PBC may eventually lead to long-term liver damage and liver failure If treatment is started early, the outcome… Read more
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